Pärnu county (Kergu + Kerli) / Must-toonekurg 3

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English translation only from now on – assisted by Gemini

YouTube comments do not reflect all nest events throughout the day, including chick feedings; therefore, the log is unfortunately incomplete.

Nest Activity Log 17/07/2026

00:56:32 | The single storklet was startled by something in the dark, displaying defensive/alarm behaviour.

09:02 | The storklet was vocalising, calling for the adults to initiate food delivery.

10:12 | The storklet was chirping intensely, indicating that an adult (presumably the female, Kerli) was present close to the nest, though she did not enter.

12:31 – 12:39 | Feeding by the male (Kergu). Food was delivered, but it was a small portion; the storklet continued begging for more. Departure at 12:39.

13:54:52 | The storklet was snapping at flies from the air.

15:17 | The storklet moved to the edge of the nest, wing-flapping and exercising. It attempted to defecate, but the digestive tract was empty.

18:14 – 18:16 | Feeding by the male (Kergu). A large portion of fish was delivered. The storklet was left with a filled crop. Departure at 18:16 (or maybe at 18:23 - wing flapping?)

18:45 | Having been fed, the storklet fell fast asleep in the nest bowl.

20:15 | The storklet remains fully satisfied, content, and settled after the evening feeding.

[marika.solo]

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11:58 @pajapapaja2241 ​​00.56.32 neco malinkeho leklo! odstrasoval

00:56:32 Something startled the little one! It was doing a defensive display.

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[marika.solo]

What a relief! Finally, some food (and hydration) for the little one after 22 long hours!

12:31:34 Kergu lands
not much food unfortunately (one portion, quickly eaten)
12:32:42 to lookout and immediately to the branch
12:35:37 he jumped back to the chick - chick is touching his bill, but no more regurgitation
(very interesting vocalisation - new to me)
12:38:45 Kergu again up - 12:39:08 Kergu away

again alone (and really not full)

[marika.solo]

btw. 12:50:48 PS - only few (hardly visible)





continuation:

14:19:39 PS - few

It was a thin, short jet and almost clear – more heard than seen. Even though this was already after feeding (this is the second PS, the first was at 12:50), the short distance shows, as Dr Strazds notes, that its system is still recovering from the long food deficit.




continuation
16:18:30 PS is better than the previous two

[marika.solo]

18:14:37 someone is coming
18:14:47 Kergu lands
a lot of little fish, 2 portions
18:16:39 Kergu away again

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July 18
Hello everyone

CHICKS
- 1st chick: 34 days old (hatched on 14.06)

EGGS
unhatched (laid on 13.05 at 22:22 and 16.05 at 02:05)

Stork chicks grow exponentially. 90 days in the nest is like 18-21 years for humans. This means that 1 day in the nest is like almost 3 months for a human child. That is why their transformation is so amazing and fast.

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Info on the late nesting:
- viewtopic.php?p=57312#p57312
- viewtopic.php?p=57325#p57325
- viewtopic.php?p=57342#p57342

[marika.solo]

youtube chat info - thx to everyone
English translation only from now on – assisted by Gemini

YouTube comments do not reflect all nest events throughout the day, including chick feedings; therefore, the log is unfortunately incomplete.

Nest Activity Log 18/07/2026

08:56 – Male arrival and feeding. The male, Kergu, arrives at the nest and delivers two large fish.
09:06 – The stork chick is vocalising (twittering), indicating an adult is still in the immediate vicinity of the nest structure.

09:39 – The stork chick is vocalising (squeaking).

10:45 – The stork chick is sitting very close to the nest edge on the nest rim.
10:46 – Short wing flapping exercises by the stork chick. The weather conditions are overcast with no sun and strong winds.

13:58 – The weather conditions deteriorate as a storm approaches the nest area.

18:45:54 – Wing flapping exercises by the stork chick.

19:00 – A level 1 thunderstorm alert begins. Weather conditions include local thunder, heavy rain showers, and strong, gusty winds.

21:13:31 – The stork chick stands up after the heavy rain.
21:13:41 – The stork chick is pooping (small amount).

[marika.solo]

08:56:17 begging display begins
08:56:20 Kergu lands
Feeding – 2 big fish (one of them is really huge)
08:57:32 Kergu away (chick is still vocalising/twittering)
(09:40 chick went silent)