starfish wrote:I thought they would do more flying, trying to get to Africa as soon as possible, but as it seems, their adventure is more about the journey than the destination.
This is their growing-up year. They must learn much and experience even more.
Hope all continues to go well.
Hello starfish
You mustn't worry. She can do her experiences here as well as somewhere else.
That is why I think, it is even better that she stays here as long as possible.
It is a nice area, she has enough food
and she is getting companionship !
The conditions couldn't be better to prepare herself for the big journey.
She doesn't have to get to Africa as soon as possible. There is no hurry.
Coldness and frost doesn't matter to her. The only important is to have enough food.
(By the way, that is the only reason why the storks go to Africa duing the winter).
In Southern Europe it stays warm for long time, so she will have food at least until
month of October or November in Europe.