August 21
Hello everyone
08:34:15–08:34:16 — One of the young black storks flies out of the nest despite the heavy rain. Shortly beforehand, both chicks made an unusual calling sound, which sounded as though they were saying goodbye. The second chick remained in the nest.
09:40 — The second chick is still in the nest.
11:38 — The second chick flies up onto a branch to the right and quickly disappears from view.
12:06:30 — The first chick returns to the nest. The other chick, which had remained behind, has also briefly flown out. The two greet each other.
13:43 —
The chicks have apparently not yet been fed. Viewers wonder whether they will have to wait for food to be brought to them, and what will happen if no food arrives.
13:43–16:00 —
It is suggested that chicks that have left the nest may already be catching food for themselves. One viewer notes that the second chick made only a very brief flight earlier, while the first was away for around three hours before returning. It is possible that it managed to find something to eat, although there had also been heavy rain.
15:45:18 — A loud cracking sound is heard during a strong gust of wind. Viewers suspect that a tree branch may have broken or a tree may have been uprooted.
16:20:06 — Heavy rain and strong winds make it difficult for the chicks to remain standing. Viewers fear that the wind may blow them out of the nest.
16:21:29 — Extremely violent gusts begin. Even when lying down, the chicks struggle to hold their ground.
16:21:46 — One chick is blown out of the nest by the storm.
16:21:47 — The exact moment is reported again:
a strong gust throws one of the chicks out. The other chick is also rolled across the nest but miraculously remains inside.
During the storm — Branches are breaking and one large branch swings directly above the nest, repeatedly striking or threatening the chick as it tries to avoid it. The nest becomes waterlogged, while the remaining chick spreads its legs and struggles to withstand the conditions.
After the storm — Viewers discuss whether the parents are still feeding the chicks. It is reported that the female has been absent for some time. One explanation is that she may already have started her migration towards Africa.
Later — Some viewers suggest that the chicks may now be capable of feeding themselves. There is also hope that the chick blown from the nest will either find food on its own or return to the nest.
