White Stork

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The big black-and-white stork that nests on chimneys and poles in lowland villages, a beloved herald of spring across the north.

Identification & best seen

Tall, white with black wings, red bill and legs; nests in huge stick platforms on rooftops and poles.

Habitat & where to see

Wet meadows, fields and village rooftops in the lowlands.

Fun fact

Pairs return to the same nest year after year, adding to it until it weighs hundreds of kilos.