When they hatch, the chicks weigh between 65 and 85 grams and are still blind, wet and exhausted from the hard work of hatching. The parents dry them with their warm feathers. Shortly after hatching, they are unable to regulate their own body temperature, so they need their parents to keep them warm and protect them from rain or excessive sunlight.
From now on, the parents have a lot of work to do. As soon as the chicks are out of their shells, they become hungry and open their beaks to beg for food. Since storks cannot chew their food before swallowing, the parents have to find enough small animals to feed their young. Insects, larvae and worms are the best choice.
As RAILMARKET NEWS reported in this article, the stork pair has been nesting on a specially converted ÖBB radio mast since March. The location offers ideal conditions: an unobstructed view, a safe landing place and a stable platform that supports the nest and protects the surrounding area. Radio communication continues to run smoothly - technology and nature in harmony.
You can follow life in the nest on the website infrastruktur.oebb.at/stoerche - with unique pictures and up-to-date videos. The pictures and videos show everything from nest building and incubation to feeding the chicks.
