Połczyn

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July 13
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CHICKS
- 1st chick: 64 days old - VX7911 + lokalizator nożny / legtransmitter
- 2nd chick: 64 days old - VX7912 + lokalizator nożny /legtransmitter
- 3rd chick: 63 days old - VX7910 + 1FT4 (readable white colour-ring)

The chicks become capable of flight at the age of 68–72 days (maiden flight). Starting a flight depend on more factors.
Młode uzyskują zdolność do lotu w wieku 68–72 dni (pierwszy lot). Rozpoczęcie lotów zależy od większej liczby czynników.

weather:

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FEEDINGS

male Mieszko - female Bawarka

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July 14
Hello everyone

CHICKS
- 1st chick: 65 days old - VX7911 + lokalizator nożny / legtransmitter
- 2nd chick: 65 days old - VX7912 + lokalizator nożny /legtransmitter
- 3rd chick: 64 days old - VX7910 + 1FT4 (readable white colour-ring)

The chicks become capable of flight at the age of 68–72 days (maiden flight). Starting a flight depend on more factors.
Młode uzyskują zdolność do lotu w wieku 68–72 dni (pierwszy lot). Rozpoczęcie lotów zależy od większej liczby czynników.

weather:
@IzabelaHanna
- teraz 14° --> 24°C , od rana 🌤....to będzie pogodny dzień;
- Sunny morning, with temperatures rising from 14°C to 24°C.

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youtube chat info - thx to everyone - wielkie dzięki za Wasze raporty
English translation – assisted by Gemini

male Mieszko - female Bawarka

Nest Activity Log 14/07/2026

1/ 05:32:40 – Feeding by Bawarka: Arrival at 05:32:47. She delivers a small amount of tiny food items. Departure at 05:32:57.

11:08 – One chick actively explores the crown of the nest, using her wings for balance, and takes small steps onto the surrounding branches.
11:09 – Two of the chicks are observed playing with a stick in the nest.
11:30 – One chick preens her feathers, displaying the white feathers under her wing.

2/ 15:02:24 – Feeding by Mieszko: Arrival at 15:02:24. He delivers frogs. Departure at 15:02:47.

3/ 15:44:54 – Feeding by Bawarka: Arrival and delivery of frogs.

4/ 16:54:04 – Feeding by Mieszko: Arrival at 16:54:04. He delivers a large quantity of fish at 16:54:17. Departure at 16:54:22.

5/ 17:05:26 – Feeding by Bawarka: Arrival and delivery of fish. This marks her second feeding within a 1.5-hour window.

21:40 – The chicks perform their evening preening.

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July 15
Hello everyone

CHICKS
- 1st chick: 66 days old - VX7911 + lokalizator nożny / legtransmitter
- 2nd chick: 66 days old - VX7912 + lokalizator nożny /legtransmitter
- 3rd chick: 65 days old - VX7910 + 1FT4 (readable white colour-ring)

The chicks become capable of flight at the age of 68–72 days (maiden flight). Starting a flight depend on more factors.
Młode uzyskują zdolność do lotu w wieku 68–72 dni (pierwszy lot). Rozpoczęcie lotów zależy od większej liczby czynników.

weather:
8:26  @IzabelaHanna​​
- dziś w Połczynie: teraz 17° --> 25°C , od rana ☀, od 18⁰⁰🌤;
- today in Połczyn: now 17° --> 25°C, since morning ☀, since 18⁰⁰ 🌤

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youtube chat info - thx to everyone - wielkie dzięki za Wasze raporty
English translation – assisted by Gemini

male Mieszko - female Bawarka

FEEDING

06:52:52 the begging display begins
1/ Feeding by Bawarka: Arrival at 06:55:24. Departure at 06:55:42. She delivers ? (fish too).
6:53 @AgaKuk​​6.53 poruszenie. 6:55 @IzabelaHanna​ ​pewnie Bawarka się czai @IzabelaHanna​ ​6.55.24. Bawarka, karmienie 6:5@AgaKuk​​ Chyba nie za wiele, bo zmiotrły wszystkoEDIT: 8:36 @MKmatylda​​ Odlot Bawarki 6:55:42

09:43:46 the begging display begins
2/ Feeding by Mieszko: Arrival at 09:43:59 Departure at 09:44:16. He delivers a lot o fish.

14:55:33 the begging display begins
3/ Feeding by Bawarka: Arrival at 14:57:38. Departure at 14:57:59. She delivers fish. (she took one piece back)

16:16:58 the begging display begins
4/ Feeding by Mieszko: Arrival at 16:17:08 Departure at 16:17:19 He delivers not much fish.
16:36 @IzabelaHanna ​​16.17.08 Mieszko karmienie @reniaS06​​ drobnicę rzucił jakąś, małe rybky

(Btw. around 17:39 really very high jumps and fledging jitters)

17:54:03 the begging display begins
5/ Feeding by Mieszko: Arrival at 17:54:8 Departure at 17:54:32 He delivers a lot of fish.
17:55 @wiesia-R 17.54.18 Mieszko - @IzabelaHanna mnóstwo rybek - @wiesia-R ​​17.54.32 odlot Mieszka

19:14:51 the begging display begins
6/ Feeding by Bawarka: Arrival at 19:15:42. Departure at 19:16:03. She delivers a lot of good sized fish.
19:17 @marikamarika8276 ​​Bawarka: 19:15:42 - @wiesia-R​ ​Karmienie rybki, odlot 19.16.03

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Nest Activity Log 15/07/2026

05:13 – One storklet begins vigorously exercising and testing the runway from the nest.
05:40 – The storklets are observed training intensively since early morning.

06:53 – Commotion on the nest; the storklets are observed squatting in anticipation of a parent.
06:55:24 – The female, Bawarka, arrives. Feeding: a small delivery of fish which is cleared instantly.
06:55:42 – Bawarka departs.

07:09 – The same chick is observed exploring beyond the nest bowl, walking onto the oak branch/bushes.

08:14 – High activity; the mentioned chick practices high jumps and wing exercises.

09:43:59 – The male, Mieszko, arrives. Feeding: fish.
09:44:16 – Mieszko departs.

13:22 – The same chick explores again, walking onto the right oak branch.

14:57:38 – Bawarka arrives. Feeding: fish. Upon departure (14:57:40), she is observed taking one piece of fish back with her.

16:17:08 – Mieszko arrives. Feeding: a small delivery of small fish.

17:54:18 – Mieszko arrives. Feeding: a very generous delivery consisting of a large quantity of small fish.
17:54:32 – Mieszko departs.

19:15:42 – The female, Bawarka, arrives. Feeding: fish.
19:16:03 – Bawarka departs.

Discussion Summary & Observations

High Activity and Wing Exercises:
The three near-fledge storklets are extremely active, constantly pacing, jumping, and flapping. Observers noted that the nest is looking heavily flattened and worn down (resembling a "dirt floor") due to this high level of activity.

The most active chick’s Exploration:
Storklet stands out as the most adventurous and curious of the three. She (?) was seen repeatedly exploring the surrounding oak branches and bushes (at 07:09 and 13:22), with observers joking she might be looking for a way out or checking alternative runways. This chick also attempted eating some moss from the branches at 16:17.

Fledging Speculations:
Chat participants compared the development of the Polczyn nest with the Bolewice nest (where chicks hatched 6 days earlier and fledged the previous Friday). Based on this, there is high anticipation that the first flights might begin tomorrow or the day after.

Parental Feeding Behaviour:
Responding to speculation in the chat that Mieszko might be limiting food deliveries to force the young to fledge, it was clarified that black stork parents do not intentionally restrict food or starve their young to induce their first flights (by me = marika.solo).

Adult Stork Retaining Food:
During the 14:57 feeding, the female Bawarka was observed reclaiming one of the fish she had regurgitated and flying away with it. This behaviour was noted by observers as something more typically and regularly seen in male storks. (by me = marika.solo)

Excellent Feeding Day:
With the final evening delivery, the total number of feedings reached 6 for the day (3 by Bawarka and 3 by Mieszko), leaving the storklets full to their bills. Observers admired their beautiful appearance, noting how their well-groomed, evenly folded wings resemble a shiny, protective armour.

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from nest rim to the branch