Blatna Brezovica Stork Nest

A Storied Nest Above the Village

This camera looks directly down onto a large white stork nest built on an electricity pole at the edge of Blatna Brezovica, a small settlement in the municipality of Vrhnika. The nest, a towering platform of interwoven branches, is one of the most recognisable landmarks of village life here.

The Resident Storks

The nest is home to a pair of white storks (Ciconia ciconia), ringed and individually identified by local ornithologists. Viewers can watch the birds preen, rearrange twigs, and raise their young, offering an intimate look at the behaviour of these graceful long-distance travellers.

A Window on the Slovenian Countryside

Beyond the nest, the frame takes in farmhouses, hay-bale yards, and quiet lanes typical of rural Slovenia. It is a place where traditional country life and local wildlife share the same skyline, framed by orchards and gentle green hills.

Guardians of a Cherished Tradition

Storks hold a special place in Slovenian folklore as symbols of good fortune and the arrival of spring. The nest is cared for by dedicated local volunteers, and this live view lets birdwatchers worldwide follow the storks' annual cycle from arrival to fledging.