WHITE STORKS

The white stork, Ciconia ciconia, is a common sight in much of rural Germany. In many towns, it is welcomed as a harbinger of Spring when it migrates back from Africa. It uses abandoned chimneys and similar structures in these towns to nest. While birding the Havelland area with Rolf, we saw several of these nests. Here are some photos of the birds at their nests.

This was the first white stork we saw. You can see two of her chicks crying out for food.

Job done, the stork prepares to leave

This nest was atop a building holding a house martin colony

This stork had a room with a view, perched atop an old church

A better view of where the stork has nested