Karula National Park (Karl II and Kaia)

[Madli]

09.39 The egg talk is loud, but only two eggs are visible in the nest ( probably the not talking ones )

[Madli]

09.55 Kaia brings a small piece of moss! Karl leaves.
Karl's incubation shift was 2 h 19 min.


As Karl stands up, a big hole is visible!


09.56 Kaia continues incubation.

[Madli]

Karl starts bringing fresh material.

09.57 Moss+ Grass
10.00 Moss + Grass
10.03 Moss
10.08 Grass
10.12 Twig
10.17 Grass



10.22 Twig
10.25 Grass

[Madli]

Kaia takes care of the eggs at: ( aerating, rolling + self care)
10: 09 / 18 / 59
11: 10 / 13 / 42
12: 08 / 56
13: 43
14: 55
15: 02 / 35 / 41

[marika.solo]

... As Karl stands up, a big hole is visible! ...

Hi Madli,
it's getting very exciting - finger crossed!
Thank you for very good work in this thread and posts in the others

[Madli]

10.22 As Karl brings a twig, Kaia stands up and they have a short greeting with Karl. Looks like both parents are already a little impatient and excited

[Madli]

... As Karl stands up, a big hole is visible! ...

Hi Madli,
it's getting very exciting - finger crossed!
Thank you for very good work in this thread and posts in the others

Thank you! Actually the previous year repeats itself. In 2021 , the first and second egg were laid on the exact dates as this year ( 24. and 26. april), and they both hatched on May 28. Like today!

[Madli]

11.10 One chick is out of the shell! Little wing is visible ! The moss is blocking the view


The other egg (or two) talking.

EDIT: I probably saw wrong

[Madli]

11.13 Kaia stands up again, but nothing much to see- only two eggs visible behind the moss. Loud talking from two eggs.
11.16 Kaia stands again, 3 eggs visible- two eggs talking.

[Madli]

11.40 Karl arrives with a bunch of moss. He makes a big circle around the nest before landing. That's always so beautiful to watch, how skilled flyers they are between the trees.