Young stork falls out of nest: rescue operation started in Riedlingen!

Young stork falls out of nest: rescue operation started in Riedlingen!

A young stork is currently on everyone's lips in Riedlingen. The proud flying bird was discovered between the district savings bank and the city wall after falling from its nest. An attentive employee Swabian newspaper opened the windows in the morning and discovered the nest escapee, who, despite his black beak, which only turns red at around nine weeks, didn't really know where it belonged.

Nabu chairman Joachim Kieferle was quickly notified and set off with pipe casing to secure the stork. You can imagine how the little guy resisted the help and flapped violently. Nevertheless, the stork was eventually taken into the care of Kieferle and to veterinarian Jutta Berger, where fortunately no injuries were found. It is believed that he was injured when he fell from the nest, but now all concerns seem to be dispelled.

Caring for the little stork

The rescue operation developed further: Joachim Kieferle took the animal to veterinarian Jutta Berger, who could not find any physical damage. The stork ringer Armin Bochtler was also quickly there and took the young stork to the reception station in Mössingen. The stork weighed 2,200 grams and was therefore considered relatively light for its age.

The original idea was to let the bird fly again on the Danube Island. But the stork limped and refused to fly. Bochtler explained that putting the nest back into the nest with a turntable ladder would not only have been risky, but would also have put other nestlings in danger. Such decisions show that not only the storks, but also their carers have to have a good hand.

Interesting facts about ringing storks

The history of the stork association becomes exciting when you consider that ringing birds is an established method in ornithological research. As early as 1899, the Dane Mortensen began marking birds with numbered metal rings, which formed the basis for modern bird ringing. All information This method is of great value in research into migratory behavior, settlement patterns and even lifespan of storks.

In Hesse, for example, storks are ringed with special ELSA rings, which include two plastic parts to ensure easy readability. Ringing has also been introduced in Wabern since 2012, with the first ringing in 2018. Here, the nest owners always have a say when it comes to whether a stork is ringed.

The role of the community

Clubs and organizations play an important role in the care and research of storks. Environmental education is very important, and the bird ringing stations regularly offer events so that those interested can find out about the exciting lives of birds.

The rescue and care of the young Riedlinger stork is a beautiful example of how community and nature conservation work together to help animals in need. Not only is knowledge imparted here, but the connection to nature is also strengthened. The next time you see a stork, remember: its path is often marked by many helping hands!