"It was only around 1,000 years ago that the white stork's range expanded rapidly to the north-east. This coincides with the medieval 'Landesausbau,' when many forests were cleared and new ...

The majestic white stork is a symbol of patriotism and loyalty. ... Because they have such a large range and often nest near people’s homes, storks are a familiar bird to the Ukrainian people.

Legends like these spurred Jasper Doest, a Dutch wildlife photographer, to turn his lens on the white stork. “It is so gentle,” he said. “The way it is building the nest, the way it is preening.

Wild white stork chicks due to hatch. Published. 27 April 2020. Related internet links. Cornwall Stork Project. From other local news sites.

The majestic white stork is a symbol of patriotism and loyalty. ... Because they have such a large range and often nest near people’s homes, storks are a familiar bird to the Ukrainian people.