13:25, April 25, 2024, PAI
Of the 78 storks living near Gdov, about 50 are disabled. In addition, the “House of the White Stork” contains 15 one-winged birds, AiF-Pskov reports, citing ornithologist Marina Sidenko.
The most common problem with storks is their wings, but four birds are missing a small part of their leg. “If a stork is missing at least half a leg, then the bird becomes absolutely unviable and has to be euthanized,” said Marina Sidenko.
At the same time, with one wing, storks live safely in the shelter, find a mate and even reproduce, the ornithologist noted. Most disabled birds will stay at the White Stork House forever.
Earlier it was reported that the surgeon was unable to save the wing of a wounded stork from the Pustoshkinsky district.
