White storks celebrate records: 154 boys spotted in Raisting!

White storks celebrate records: 154 boys spotted in Raisting!

Raisting, Deutschland - The breeding season of the white storks in the Weilheim-Schongau district started with a very positive balance this year. According to Merkur 154 young storks spotted and the number could still increase. The largest breeding colony in Raisting is particularly impressive, where 86 young storks were counted this year. Compared to the previous year, when only 31 Horsten were occupied, this is a gratifying development. The Nature Conservation Association LBV, represented by Wolfgang Bechtel, identified the good weather conditions as one of the key factors for successful rearing, compared to the previous year, when heavy rainfall cost many young birds.

Speaking of Raisting: Here the white storks have settled on 33 Horsten. This is a remarkable performance! The young storks finally grow rapidly and only need about two months to become fledged. In addition, a chick eats up to three pounds of food every day, including rainworms and mice, which shows how important a rich food is. Extensive agriculture in the area does the rest so that the storks feel at home. The Süddeutsche Zeitung Raisting and the surrounding area has increased.

challenges and success

Although the season has been positive so far, there were also no infections to be ignored. In Raisting, some breeding pairs broke off, as well as in Schongau, where there were no serious breeding attempts at the nesting places from the previous year. In Altenstadt, only a nest couple with two boys could be observed, and in Polling there are currently twelve horders with a total of 16 young animals. Especially in Polling, the joy over the nesting facilities is huge. The interests of fellow citizens in the storks contribute to the preservation of these beautiful birds - many are proud of their "feather fans"! As for the new settlement, there are positive reports from Pähl and west of Wielenbach, where new couples have built their nests.

Special features are still available in Raisting: For example, three stork children were equipped with an all -round end. This fascinating project is intended to help understand the paths of the animals. Three young animals were also successful in the vicinity of fish, and four others are to follow on the acidity in Weilheim. These measures strengthen the knowledge of the hiking habits of the storks and support nature conservation. The NABU confirms the importance of such observations for the preservation of the stocks and refers to the extensive existence of the white storks since 1934, which has had an exciting trend in Germany: from that time 9,000 breeding pairs to around 7,500.

A look into the future

Will the positive development of the white storks stop? The answer remains to be seen. The satisfaction of the current numbers shows that a lot has already been done for the storks. With the good care of your habitats and a constant focus on your habitats, we can only hope that new storks will celebrate the aircraft between the meadows next year. In any case, it is worth paying special attention to these special animals and their habitats - they are part of our culture and a symbol of nature conservation! Tourists also show great interest in the storks what the local economy can revive.