Sunday, September 7, 2014

September 7, 2014 - Nest building by the storks


A very large tree is immediately outside of our apartment.  We watch as from 6-11 LARGE Marabou storks are building nests and preparing for new additions to their families.  These birds must weigh 20 pounds and when they take off in flight it sounds like an airplane taking off.  They are a very unattractive bird and local lore says they cannot be eaten as they will “kill or at least bewitch” you.  Consequently they tend to live and rule the area with no fear of humans it seems. They are somewhat "protected" by local authorities as they clean the trash on the streets by eating it!

1 comment:

Unknown said...

We're thinking and caring about you both. I have so much admiration for you and the strength and dedication it must take. I am convinced the world will be better tomorrow because you are in it today.
The Ebola outbreak keeps me aware of you both each day.
Love, Whitey