Black Stork Nest in Karula 2019

[Anne7]

«O» for «A» almost like a sensei

O is a respected little teacher.

[Liz01]

18:13 Dinner by Karl


18:14:04 food fell on the head of 716A - O has eaten it

[Anne7]

...
18:14:04 food fell on the head of 716A - O has eaten it

That is the risk you take, if you always keep your head directly under father's beak.

Here, O is still eating from A's head/neck.


A found little things on the nest floor.

Karl II didn't bring a lot of food, this time, did he?


18:56


19:03


A's solar panel has become a bit dirty.

[Summi]

They must be tired after the adventurous day. Penny for their dreams.
I'm happy Kati is till here and also takes care of the kids. She marked the nest in vain - the season still goes on.

[Anne7]

19:48 A stretches under O's supervision.


19:48


19:49 O jumps and generates a lot of wind.


Good night, everyone.
Good night, storklets.

[Michi]

Hello everyone

What a day! I’m glad that also 716A has made his/her maiden flight and that he returned safely to the nest.
Thank you very much, dear all, for the interesting videos and all the nice pictures and reports of this exciting day! Especially interesting is the video of Kati's stay on the nest from 11:28. How attentively she looked around and listened to the sounds the storklets have made. But I wonder why she didn't fly down to the storklets earlier.

I've some pictures of the later evening. The storklets are so interesting in their behaviour. The playful storklet 716A is always to recognize, - even if one can't see the storklets rings.

21:24:16 Both are surely tired after todays exciting flights.


21:27:35 But of course 716A is the first who got up again. :) What a beautiful view!


21:27:40 Big wings ...

[Michi]

21:27:41 It looks like 716A enjoys to spread his wings, - which he now can use for flying.


21:27:45 He just stands there with his wings spread out.


21:27:46 How wonderful!

[Michi]

21:49:03 Storklet 716O was obviously tired again and settled down. Of course 716A didn't forget to preen its sibling a bit. ;-)


21:50:49 716A settled down very close to its brother or sister, - as always.


21:59:47 A last preening before sleeping. :)


22:02:50


Sleep well, dear storklets!

Good night everyone.

[balistar]

Congratulation to both brave storklets, 716 A and O, to their excellent maiden flights

Thanks to everyone for pics, videos and reporting about.

[Marimuri]

July 24

5:54 Up already. Actively trying to eat the nest.

[Liz01]

Good Morning

Michi thank you for the evening report. The pictures are great

6:59 both flew to the right

6:59:16 O


6:59:25 A

[Liz01]

7:01 716O has returned




7:05 flew to the left

[Liz01]

7:45 716O has returned

7:57 716A came in from the right

8:38 both are still in the nest

[Summi]

Good morning all

9:58 both got tired of standing and decided to lie down to rest a bit before taking off.
It's amazing to watch how they communicate with each other - either preening, touching sib's peak.
10:15 they played with something from the nest material.

[Florinda]

Kati knows where the storklets are. Or at least one of them.
11:47:38 A storklet is begging.
11:48:46 Kati listens carefully and looks around.
11:48:49 More listening/observing

Without chicks, we can finally admire our parents, we only saw them at intervals during feeding.

[pica]

good wednesday all

i miss the feeding of 9.03 by karl II

[Summi]

11:19 both storklets sunbathing at home. Aren't the flying ants bothering them?

[Anne7]

Hello, everyone!

Michi, thanks a lot for the nice evening pictures!

Liz, many thanks for reporting the morning!

Marimuri Thank you too!
(Your avatar is very cute!)

Still no breakfast?
Our storklets must be hungry.

11:40


11:50



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[Franco]

Good morning to all the members of this forum.
My name is Franco and I am a photographer.
I have been following this site, since season 2008.
At the time a magazine for photographers had published the link on the Estonia black stork camera.
Since then I always follow him, even in winter.
I have to congratulate everyone for the passion and enthusiasm with which you follow these beautiful animals.
The nest of black stork this year was particularly exciting and spectacular.
The two remaining children seem to have developed an excellent character and friendship with each other. Is this perhaps due to the dangers they have overcome?
Special thanks to Mr. Urmas and his entire team. You from Estonia are an example for all of Europe for your commitment.
I have a question for Mr. Urmans:
During the 2008 season, I observed that at the end of the ring operation, Mister Urmas left a lot of fish on the nest, which the chicks then slowly ate. In the following years I have not seen any fish left after the ring operation.
Maybe there will be a reason?
Greetings to all from Italy.
Franco

[pica]

Still no breakfast?

dear anne, they had breakfast at 9.02h, they are now waiting for lunch