Black Stork Nest 2023

[@aare56]

The Death of Karl II www.looduskalender.ee/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1136 In the evening of October 1, Kaia's transmitter sent new data, from a field near the Yazıbelen solar power plant in the Konya province in central Turkey. Karl II's transmitter did not send us any data that day. We did not know if their paths had parted again. We did not know where Karl II was. We waited and hoped for good news. However, his transmitter remained silent in the following days and weeks. We worried about Karl II. On October 29, Karl II's transmitter finally managed to send us data via GPRS and an additional SMS. We could now see that Karl II had flown to Yazıbelen on October 1, along with Kaia. On October 1, in the afternoon and evening, Karl II and Kaia were still together. They were walking side by side in the fields, probably looking for food. Then their transmitters switched off for the night, to save the battery. When the transmitters were activated again the next morning, Karl II was dead and Kaia had flown a few kilometres north. The information received was heartbreaking. On the night of October 1 to 2, Karl II landed on a very dangerous high-voltage pylon to rest and was electrocuted. Poor Karl II, he was in the prime of his life. He didn't deserve to die, especially not in this horrible way. Although the exact movements (and corresponding times) that took place during that fatal night will never be known, it is very likely that Kaia was near Karl II and witnessed his electrocution. When her transmitter was reactivated at dawn, she was 14 kilometres north of the accident site. Normally, black storks do not fly in the dark. They only do that when there is a necessity, when they are startled or frightened. On October 2, Kaia stayed in the area. Did she need to recover from the traumatic experience and gather courage? On October 3, she continued her migration. Alone. Turkish colleagues of Urmas Sellis searched and found Karl II’s dead body under the power pole and recovered the transmitter.

[@tanyadon5282]

Karl II - is the best dad! I will never forget him. 💔 RIP Karl II

[@naturetour521]

It's really beautiful, thank God for everything❤❤❤❤

[@phreph1]

RIP Karl II... you were the best father for you babies

[@sh2697]

i guess common mothers get rid of the weak

[@naturetour521]

No, it's not like that😢

[@aare56]

Why do birds kill their chicks? www.looduskalender.ee/forum/viewtopic.php?p=533382#p533382

[@milojemarinkovic4504]

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