Karula National Park 2/ Must toonekurg 4
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Re: Karula National Park 2/ Must toonekurg 4
Nest Activity Log 15/7/2026
03:30 – 03:31 – Technical screen (broadcast interruption).
03:50:56 – The camera switches to day vision.
04:09 – 04:31 – Technical screen (broadcast interruption).
05:20 – Storklet 7202 displays mating-like behaviour towards the foster chick Bonus.
05:33 – The foster chick Bonus is observed sleeping in an unusual posture, with its head thrown back onto its back and wings (a repetition of yesterday's sleeping posture).
05:57 – Something frightens the sleeping storklets.
06:05:01 – 06:05:17 – The female arrives. Feeding: fish.
06:13 – Period of activity; storklets 7202 and 7201 are calling out loudly.
06:20:56 – 06:21:20 – The male arrives. Feeding: fish.
06:34 – Technical issues begin with frequent appearances of the technical screen.
07:48:32 – The female arrives. Feeding (noted with a time-jump/teleportation in the stream).
09:13:16 – 09:13:33 – The female arrives. Feeding.
10:51:20 – 10:51:44 – The female arrives. Feeding. Upon departure, the female notices a fish lying on the branches, picks it up, and flies away carrying it in her bill.
11:29:44 – 11:30:08 – The male arrives. Feeding: a large amount of fish.
12:08:43 – 12:09:09 – The male arrives. Feeding: a very large quantity of small fish.
14:23:11 – 14:23:36 – The male arrives. Feeding: fish.
15:02:58 – 15:03:21 – The female arrives. Feeding: the delivery includes some larger fish, alongside smaller items.
17:04:43 – 17:05:10 – The male arrives. Feeding.
17:28:22 – 17:28:37 – The female arrives. Feeding.
Discussion Summary & Observations
Unusual Sleeping Posture of "Bonus":
For the second consecutive day, the foster storklet Bonus was observed sleeping in a distinctive position with its head completely thrown back onto its back and wings at 05:33.
Anatomical Feature (Down Feather):
A playful observation was made regarding storklet 7202, which is currently sporting a white down feather on its tail.
Flight Readiness:
A query from the chat regarding whether the storklets have taken their first flights was answered: they are still too young, though they are actively performing wing-flapping and wing-testing exercises. (marika.solo: these exercises serve primarily as chest and pectoral muscle-strengthening exercises, rather than actual flight testing)
High Feeding Frequency:
The nest continues to show excellent parental care with a very high frequency of successful deliveries. By 17:30, a total of 11 feedings had already been recorded for the day.
Technical Issues:
The stream experienced several technical interruptions, including a major internet outage in the early morning hours (between 03:30 and 04:31) and recurring broadcast drops starting from 06:34.
03:30 – 03:31 – Technical screen (broadcast interruption).
03:50:56 – The camera switches to day vision.
04:09 – 04:31 – Technical screen (broadcast interruption).
05:20 – Storklet 7202 displays mating-like behaviour towards the foster chick Bonus.
05:33 – The foster chick Bonus is observed sleeping in an unusual posture, with its head thrown back onto its back and wings (a repetition of yesterday's sleeping posture).
05:57 – Something frightens the sleeping storklets.
06:05:01 – 06:05:17 – The female arrives. Feeding: fish.
06:13 – Period of activity; storklets 7202 and 7201 are calling out loudly.
06:20:56 – 06:21:20 – The male arrives. Feeding: fish.
06:34 – Technical issues begin with frequent appearances of the technical screen.
07:48:32 – The female arrives. Feeding (noted with a time-jump/teleportation in the stream).
09:13:16 – 09:13:33 – The female arrives. Feeding.
10:51:20 – 10:51:44 – The female arrives. Feeding. Upon departure, the female notices a fish lying on the branches, picks it up, and flies away carrying it in her bill.
11:29:44 – 11:30:08 – The male arrives. Feeding: a large amount of fish.
12:08:43 – 12:09:09 – The male arrives. Feeding: a very large quantity of small fish.
14:23:11 – 14:23:36 – The male arrives. Feeding: fish.
15:02:58 – 15:03:21 – The female arrives. Feeding: the delivery includes some larger fish, alongside smaller items.
17:04:43 – 17:05:10 – The male arrives. Feeding.
17:28:22 – 17:28:37 – The female arrives. Feeding.
Discussion Summary & Observations
Unusual Sleeping Posture of "Bonus":
For the second consecutive day, the foster storklet Bonus was observed sleeping in a distinctive position with its head completely thrown back onto its back and wings at 05:33.
Anatomical Feature (Down Feather):
A playful observation was made regarding storklet 7202, which is currently sporting a white down feather on its tail.
Flight Readiness:
A query from the chat regarding whether the storklets have taken their first flights was answered: they are still too young, though they are actively performing wing-flapping and wing-testing exercises. (marika.solo: these exercises serve primarily as chest and pectoral muscle-strengthening exercises, rather than actual flight testing)
High Feeding Frequency:
The nest continues to show excellent parental care with a very high frequency of successful deliveries. By 17:30, a total of 11 feedings had already been recorded for the day.
Technical Issues:
The stream experienced several technical interruptions, including a major internet outage in the early morning hours (between 03:30 and 04:31) and recurring broadcast drops starting from 06:34.