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.

[marika.solo]

[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