Karula National Park 2/ Must toonekurg 4
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Re: Karula National Park 2/ Must toonekurg 4
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July 27
Hello everyone
CHICK
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- 1st chick: 66 days old (hatched in the night 21./22.05)
- 2nd chick: 66 days old (hatched in the night 21./22.05)
- 3rd chick: 65 days old (hatched on 23. 05)
- 4th: on 24. 05; brood reduction by female on 28.05 - 4 days old
- one chick, Bonus 2, adopted on 18.06
- info about the 2nd saved chick: viewtopic.php?p=59858#p59858; and next: The young stork at the rescue station is showing improvement, although its leg coordination remains problematic. Its movements still resemble those of a much younger chick. It is uncertain whether its condition will progress sufficiently to allow for migration, but only time will tell.
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.
Leg Ring Identification:
Three of the chicks carry rings 7201, 7202, and 7203, while the adopted/foster chick (referred to as "Bonus") carries the distinct ring 710L.
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July 27
Hello everyone
CHICK
() + - 1st chick: 66 days old (hatched in the night 21./22.05)
- 2nd chick: 66 days old (hatched in the night 21./22.05)
- 3rd chick: 65 days old (hatched on 23. 05)
- 4th: on 24. 05; brood reduction by female on 28.05 - 4 days old
- one chick, Bonus 2, adopted on 18.06
- info about the 2nd saved chick: viewtopic.php?p=59858#p59858; and next: The young stork at the rescue station is showing improvement, although its leg coordination remains problematic. Its movements still resemble those of a much younger chick. It is uncertain whether its condition will progress sufficiently to allow for migration, but only time will tell.
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.
Leg Ring Identification:
Three of the chicks carry rings 7201, 7202, and 7203, while the adopted/foster chick (referred to as "Bonus") carries the distinct ring 710L.
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marika.solo
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Re: Karula National Park 2/ Must toonekurg 4
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 25/07/2026 (in the evening - whole day)
Log compiled from chat observations and structured with the assistance of Gemini AI.
Events Timeline
by user Natalia / @Наталья-б9с7й
Morning
* 06:19 – Fledgling 7201 displays wing exercises, spread-wing posture, and departs the nest for a flight.
* 07:36 – Fledglings on the nest observe and vocalise looking down towards a sibling flying beneath the nest.
* 08:11 – Fledgling 7203 returns to the nest after being absent since early morning of the previous day (absent for ~24 hours following its maiden flight).
* 08:25 – 08:29 – Flights in the nest vicinity; fledglings/parents flying around the tree canopy.
* 08:31 – 1st Feeding: Parent arrives; feeding delivered to the fledglings.
* 09:05 – 09:09 – Fledgling 7201 returns from its flight, perches on a distant tree (09:05), moves to a branch above the nest (09:07), and lands back in the nest bowl (09:09). All four young storks are present on the nest.
* 09:31 – 2nd Feeding: Parent arrives; delivers fish and small prey items.
* 09:43 – 3rd Feeding: Parent arrives; delivers small fish.
* 10:39 – Preening behaviour observed; preen gland visible during feather maintenance.
Midday
* 12:45 – Bonus (710L) and 7202 engage in wing-stretching and wing-exercising postures in the wind.
* 12:54 – 4th Feeding: Food delivered to the nest.
Afternoon
* 15:42 – 15:45 – Bonus (710L) practices wing-assisted jumps; interacts with resting 7201.
* 16:00 – Rest period; all four fledglings resting in the nest bowl.
* 16:04 – Fledgling 7201 exercises wings vigorously.
* 16:37 – All four fledglings standing and preening plumage.
* 17:23 – 17:27 – Fledgling 7203 practices high wing-assisted jumps, perches on a branch directly above the nest (17:24), and moves to a higher outer branch before returning to the nest bowl (17:37).
* 17:38 – 5th Feeding: Adult male delivers food.
Evening
* 18:48 – Rain and thunder commence over the nest area.
* 20:21 – 20:46 – Temporary camera signal drop / stream interruption.
* 21:24 – All four young storks standing alert in the nest bowl.
* 21:39 – Position check: 7202 (far left), 7203 (far right), Bonus (near left), 7201 (near right).
Summary Highlights
* Total Feedings Delivered: 5 confirmed feedings (08:31, 09:31, 09:43, 12:54, 17:38).
* Flight Activity: Fledgling 7203 successfully returned from its ~24-hour maiden flight; fledgling 7201 completed a morning flight and returned safely.
* Nest Occupancy: All four fledglings (7201, 7202, 7203, Bonus) present together on the nest for the evening.
YouTube comments do not reflect all nest events throughout the day, including chick feedings; therefore, the log is unfortunately incomplete.
Nest Activity Log 25/07/2026 (in the evening - whole day)
Log compiled from chat observations and structured with the assistance of Gemini AI.
Events Timelineby user Natalia / @Наталья-б9с7й
Morning
* 06:19 – Fledgling 7201 displays wing exercises, spread-wing posture, and departs the nest for a flight.
* 07:36 – Fledglings on the nest observe and vocalise looking down towards a sibling flying beneath the nest.
* 08:11 – Fledgling 7203 returns to the nest after being absent since early morning of the previous day (absent for ~24 hours following its maiden flight).
* 08:25 – 08:29 – Flights in the nest vicinity; fledglings/parents flying around the tree canopy.
* 08:31 – 1st Feeding: Parent arrives; feeding delivered to the fledglings.
* 09:05 – 09:09 – Fledgling 7201 returns from its flight, perches on a distant tree (09:05), moves to a branch above the nest (09:07), and lands back in the nest bowl (09:09). All four young storks are present on the nest.
* 09:31 – 2nd Feeding: Parent arrives; delivers fish and small prey items.
* 09:43 – 3rd Feeding: Parent arrives; delivers small fish.
* 10:39 – Preening behaviour observed; preen gland visible during feather maintenance.
Midday
* 12:45 – Bonus (710L) and 7202 engage in wing-stretching and wing-exercising postures in the wind.
* 12:54 – 4th Feeding: Food delivered to the nest.
Afternoon
* 15:42 – 15:45 – Bonus (710L) practices wing-assisted jumps; interacts with resting 7201.
* 16:00 – Rest period; all four fledglings resting in the nest bowl.
* 16:04 – Fledgling 7201 exercises wings vigorously.
* 16:37 – All four fledglings standing and preening plumage.
* 17:23 – 17:27 – Fledgling 7203 practices high wing-assisted jumps, perches on a branch directly above the nest (17:24), and moves to a higher outer branch before returning to the nest bowl (17:37).
* 17:38 – 5th Feeding: Adult male delivers food.
Evening
* 18:48 – Rain and thunder commence over the nest area.
* 20:21 – 20:46 – Temporary camera signal drop / stream interruption.
* 21:24 – All four young storks standing alert in the nest bowl.
* 21:39 – Position check: 7202 (far left), 7203 (far right), Bonus (near left), 7201 (near right).
Summary Highlights
* Total Feedings Delivered: 5 confirmed feedings (08:31, 09:31, 09:43, 12:54, 17:38).
* Flight Activity: Fledgling 7203 successfully returned from its ~24-hour maiden flight; fledgling 7201 completed a morning flight and returned safely.
* Nest Occupancy: All four fledglings (7201, 7202, 7203, Bonus) present together on the nest for the evening.
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Re: Karula National Park 2/ Must toonekurg 4
08:11 fledgeling 7203 safely returned to the nestmarika.solo wrote: ↑26 Jul 2026, 22:36MAIDEN FLIGHT 7203
Departure: 06:48:06
Return: Not returned yet (fledglings may stay away from the nest for up to 48 hours)
Note: Initial flights are usually within 200 m of the nest
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Re: Karula National Park 2/ Must toonekurg 4
MAIDEN FLIGHT 7201
Departure: 09:05
Return: 09:09
Departure: 09:05
Return: 09:09