NÖ: First White Stork of the Year Has Landed

According to WWF, the arrival of the first white stork of the year occurred one day earlier than last year and two weeks earlier than was usual a few years ago. In the coming weeks, more storks are expected to arrive, with the breeding season typically starting in April.

More White Storks Registered by WWF

For 2024, the conservation organization WWF Austria drew a positive conclusion. The number of breeding pairs was 54, the highest since 1999. The number of young birds also reached the highest level in almost 30 years, with 130 specimens. Possible reasons for this development include "among other things, the wet winter and spring of the previous year, which provided good conditions for the animals in the wet meadows," according to a press release. Additionally, many young birds from previous years likely bred for the first time in 2024.

(APA/Red)

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