Black Stork Nest in Karula 2019

[Liz01]

Good Morning all

Anne, Crissy, thanks a lot for the great pictures and comments

Urmas, thank you for the info Karl should actually be here? Or is he still on the way?

where did this front branch came from:puzzled:

Crissy, branch was brought 7:15 AM

6:27 both are in the nest


7:43 Huge bunch moss is brought




BTW: Kaupo (latvian male came also only 2 days ago)

[Liz01]

It's difficult today. We constantly have breaks in the stream. Let's hope the weather improves soon. It's spring

Male is still working hard. There is another bunch moss in the nest.

8:20 male flew to the right
9:22 Male is in the nest

[Crissy]

Liz01

„Oh, hello there! Am I not handsome and hardworking stork?!“


Thank you Urmas for the update on Karl. Is that possible that this cold weather made transmitter malfunctioning after March 29th? I hope for the best.

[Liz01]

10:38 he starts nestauration...




and cast a pellet


10:40 went to the toilet

[Liz01]

10:40 went on the curved branch


and flew away


Kati also puts her toes over each other

Video

[Anne7]

Hello, everyone

Thank you, Urmas, for the info on Karl.

Crissy and Liz, thanks for the great pics!

Here are some more pics from this morning

It is such a pleasure to see this busy male work.
Kati is spoiled. She can now rest and concentrate on her pregnancy.


It's funny to see how the male dives from the nest to the ground to get even more moss.


A couple of hours later, a proud male. A nice moss harvest.

[Liz01]

........Here are some more pics from this morning

Anne, thank you for the great pictures

07.04.2019 Kaupo has arrived! He is late... and Karl maybe too

[Liz01]

12:44 Male is back in the nest

[Anne7]

Anne, thank you for the great pictures
07.04.2019 Kaupo has arrived! He is late... and Karl maybe too

Yes, Liz, Karl is very late.
Due to headwind in Africa and bad weather (rain and thunderstorms) in the Middle East, Karl was already delayed in Lebanon/Syria.
If our Karl is still alive (only a defective transmitter), I think it's impossible for him to reach the nest before Friday. (?)
At the earliest. I hold my breath.

[Liz01]

...........At the earliest. I hold my breath.

so do I! I'm afraid that Karl will come.
That's not easy to understand because I've been waiting for him since he left. But everything is so advanced here.
I do not know.....

Where is Kati all day?

[Anne7]

so do I! I'm afraid that Karl will come.
That's not easy to understand because I've been waiting for him since he left. But everything is so advanced here.
I do not know.....
Where is Kati all day?

Yes, this nest is ready! The eggs may come soon.
I think Kati is enjoying her maternity leave. She is probably fishing and eating.

13:18 Nestwork


13:23 I think it is raining a little?

[Anne7]

Yes, it is raining a bit in the forest.

13:48 The male ate well.


13:49 Waiting for Kati?


14:07 The male moves some moss. A down feather is stuck in his nostril.

[Timea]

Hi All!

About 14.40

Getting the feel of the nest bowl

Yep, beak is warm enough too

[Anne7]

Hi All!
Getting the feel of the nest bowl

Timea
Thanks! The nest looks quite comfy.
Some moss is still blowing in the wind.

The white feather is still there.

[Liz01]

6:39/40 Kati left the nest


6:40/41 Male followed her


I have no exact time, there are too many gaps in the stream


since then, Kati did not come back

[Anne7]

6:39/40 Kati left the nest
since then, Kati did not come back

Thanks, Liz, I could not find the timing (on YT). The stream is indeed often interrupted.

Yes, Kati is staying away for a long time today.

[Liz01]

15:16 comes home and is singing
15:17 he flew to the left
15:19 Male brings a huge branch

[Liz01]

.........Yes, Kati is staying away for a long time today.

yes, it's long.
I have the times from the archive

[Liz01]

15:26 he brings a bunch moss
15:28 he flew away again.

[Anne7]

15:26 he brings a bunch moss
15:28 he flew away again.

I'll do the pics, Liz
Just a second (or 1000)

15:15 male out


15:16 IN


15:17 out