One of "our" storks :(

[Kirsten]

Yes, it is indeed sad. My heart is bleeding when I see the empty nest now. Looks like the remaining one has left today.

Kirsten

[Karen]

Rest in peace, beautiful one.

[Casper]

My heart sank when I saw this thread. I have adored looking at all the pictures you have shared of these beautiful birds. Its so sad to hear this news..

Rest easy, beautiful stork.

[Kirsten]

Thank you!

Well, a part of me is glad that I have all these photos now, but at the same time, it's terribly hard to look at them. They always seemed to be so full of joy, and they made me happy when I looked at them. Who would have thought that it would end this way?

Kirstesn

[Pinot's Mom]

OH NO! That is so sad for the beautiful stork family!
I cannot imagine how heartbreaking that must have been for the one that couldn't manage to care for the family. I'm so sorry to hear that; I, too, enjoyed your Stork pictures. I know this is sad for you, Kirsten.

RIP Daddy and baby storks - Godspeed to the Bridge.

[Kirsten]

Thanks!

Yes, I too am heartbroken for the poor female stork, I imagine her trying to protect her babies, waiting in vain for her companion for days and he did not come... while she was getting weaker and weaker until she finally realized that she had to leave the nest to find some food, and maybe the babies have already died from starvation at that point... It hurts so much to think about that, and yet I cannot put these thoughts aside.
Kirsten