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

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KERLI is back again she jumped in from above

20:07 – Kerli arrived after being absent for 4 days.
20:08 – Kerli regurgitated a small amount of food (likely frogs - 10?).
20:09 - Kerli to lookout.
21:48 – Kerli remained with the chick for the night.

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21:50 - new view / zoom out

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July 21
Hello everyone

CHICKS
- 1st chick: 37 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

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youtube chat info - thx to everyone
YouTube comments do not reflect all nest events throughout the day, including chick feedings; therefore, the log is unfortunately incomplete.

Nest Activity Log 20/07/2026 (in the evening - whole day)
Log compiled from chat observations and structured with the assistance of Gemini AI.

Events Timeline

06:39 – Female Kerli jumps into the nest from the lookout.
10:02 – Kerli departs from the nest.

11:59 – PS (poop shot) by the chick.

14:09:24 – PS by the chick.

15:07:53 – The chick casts a pellet.

15:09:21 – PS by the chick.

16:09 – The chick searches for food in the nest.

Technical camera notes:
16:47 – Stream buffering / offline due to heavy rainfall.

Notes:
Due to continuous heavy rain in the Pärnu region, parent flights were restricted and no feedings were observed while the camera was active.

continuation:
22:48 – Female Kerli is back (roosting on the watchtower above the nest); the chick is calm and shows a full crop, indicating a feeding took place during the camera outage. (@Moni4eagles​​Oh, how wonderful, the live stream is on, and I think our little one has a crop too – she’s been fed. Mum or Dad is sitting up there; the little one isn’t alone overnight, which makes me very happy.)
22:52 – The chick flaps its wings.
23:43 – The chick twittering.

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- Kerli spent the time with the chick (on the lookout)
- 06:39 Kerli jumps to the nest
- it is still raining, little one is chirping -talking to Kerli
- 10:02 Kerli out

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It's raining cats and dogs

What is the origin of the phrase “it’s raining cats and dogs?”
https://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/ ... -and-dogs/





continuation

rain, rain, rain

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16:47:11 streaming stopped

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stream is back and one adult stork is present - Kerli? it seems the chick has bigger crop

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July 23
Hello everyone

CHICKS
- 1st chick: 38 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.

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

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youtube chat info - thx to everyone
YouTube comments do not reflect all nest events throughout the day, including chick feedings; therefore, the log is unfortunately incomplete.

Nest Activity Log 22/07/2026 (in the evening - whole day)
Log compiled from chat observations and structured with the assistance of Gemini AI.

Events Timeline

00:00 – 07:38: One parent is present at the nest overnight. The chick sleeps peacefully.
07:38: The parent flies away from the nest.

11:30: FEEDING (1). Kergu arrives with a large amount of fish. The chick has a very full crop.

12:01: Poop shot.
12:59: Small poop shot.

13:01 – 13:08: A bird flies nearby. Crop drop.

13:14: The chick preens its feathers and sneezes twice, likely due to loose down feathers.
13:46: The chick rests using its full crop as a pillow.

14:03: Poop shot.

14:08: Stretching and wing exercises. The chick stands on its feet for a long time.
14:43: Crop drop.

16:35: A wood pigeon is heard near the nest.

20:32: Crop drop.

21:17 – 21:18: A bird flies close by. Crane calls are heard in the distance.

21:36: FEEDING (2). Kerli arrives, feeding.
21:39: Kerli moves to a nearby branch on the top left, staying close to the chick.

Daily Summary

Feeding: There were 2 feedings today.
At 11:30, Kergu brought a large portion of fish.
At 21:36, Kerli arrived with a late evening meal.

Parental presence:
One parent stayed at the nest during the night and flew away at 07:38. In the evening, after feeding the chick, Kerli moved to a branch on the top left (21:39) and stayed near the nest for the night.

Chick activity:
The 38-day-old chick is doing well, stands strongly, and exercises its wings. It communicates actively with chirping sounds. It sneezed twice while preening, likely caused by loose down feathers.

Environment:
A wood pigeon was heard near the nest at 16:35, and common cranes were heard in the distance around 21:18.