Black Stork Nest In Karula 2023.

[HelenL44]

Thanks, Helen44.
This is a good place for this discussion, but whether we can learn more from further discussion of the same - I don't know. Each individual must work out what he/she will decide. For now, we know of some black storks that need our help. Those of us who want to will give that help.

Jo, I agree. I was happy to hear from Urmas thanking me for my donation and telling me how difficult it will be to get the money and people needed for this project. He also sent two photos which later appeared here in the forum. It was so touching to me to see Kaia and Karl coming for the food.

[asteria]

to all!

Dove nesting on my balcony finished tragically. On Sunday evening the female disappeared, the father flew away for night, returned in the morning and spent day time with the chicks. I consulted with a ornitologist and she said it's OK, one parent could take care of the kids too, but it turned out the male neighter fed them nor warmed and I have just found them dead!

[Swenja]

May 31

Good morning!



Now in the morning the egg call is louder.



04:46, 05:49 Kaia stands up and does ps. Egg talk is not to be overheard.



The eggs are 33, 30, 28 and 26 days old.

[sova]

good morning to all

Francesca, Anne....thanks for replies but they are not answers to my question.
Jo, Helen44...I didn't write a single word about donations !

It's good to see the BS club working well!

[Swenja]

I am very sorry for the little pigeons @asteria
Chick deaths are always heartbreaking. No matter which chick it hits.

[Swenja]

Kaia is still bothered by the mess of the nest edge.
Karl II was supposed to fix that. The chicks begin to hatch.

[Swenja]

Kaia stands up and is flapping the wings. She covers the eggs right back.





She is waiting for Karl II.

[Swenja]

09:13 The stain of the egg from yesterday now looks like a torn hole.

[Swenja]

09:46 Who is there?



Karl II is at home. Nice greeting!



He takes care for the eggs and Kaia flies away.



Karl II heard a quak from the egg.

[Swenja]

Karl II rolls the eggs.



He covers the eggs.



Karl II does not rest for long. He starts loosening the nest trough.

[Sabsy]

I'm sure we'll all be aunts and uncles today

Many thanks Swenja for the wonderful reports, pictures, videos...

[Swenja]

about 10:10 an egg has a hole.
There is also a stain on the other egg. Nesting material? Dirt? Or "escape route"



Hello aunty @Sabsy
you're welcome!
edit: now I don't need headphones anymore. Binoculars now!

[Sabsy]

Hello aunty @Sabsy
you're welcome!
edit: now I don't need headphones anymore. Binoculars now!

Hello aunty Swenja ♥

Maybe you can soom it while the chicks are small?
In some nests that works, here too?
I am really looking forward to it.
Happy summer day!

[Swenja]

Hello aunty Swenja
Maybe you can soom it while the chicks are small?

Hello @JoUK
Sabsy had a very good suggestion. zoom



I wish you a nice day too! @Sabsy

[Swenja]

Karl II is at work.

[Anne7]

Hello everyone

Every now and then one can hear the egg.

12:19 Karl II gets up.

He preens.


He ruffles his feathers.


He aerates the nest floor.

12:20:32 He turns an egg. The chick quacks (I think).


12:21 Karl II covers the eggs.

Swenja
Asteria, so sorry to hear the sad news.

[Jo UK]

Hello @JoUK
Sabsy had a very good suggestion. zoom

Yes, but can I remember how to do that? Give me a moment - - -

[Anne7]

13:05:40-41 another little "quack" could be heard.
(I don't mention them all)

Is it hot on the nest? It's a bit windy.

[Jo UK]

Yes, but can I remember how to do that? Give me a moment - - -

Does that look any different?

[Anne7]

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Weather report for Karula
During the night and in the first hours of the day clear skies prevail, but in the afternoon a few clouds are expected. The sky remains sunny to mostly sunny. Temperature highs are likely to reach 19 °C. Overnight into Wednesday blows a light breeze (7 to 12 km/h). At the break of day a gentle breeze is expected (12 to 20 km/h). Wednesday afternoon expect a moderate breeze (20 to 29 km/h). Gusts to 39 km/h are possible. Winds blowing from West. The weather forecast for Karula for Wednesday is expected to be very accurate.



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