White Stork Nest on Old Chimney

The Stork Nest

This camera offers an intimate, elevated view of a white stork (Ciconia ciconia) nest built atop a tall, disused brick chimney. The sprawling mass of sticks has been added to over many seasons, forming a monumental platform high above the surrounding countryside.

A Beloved Polish Tradition

The white stork holds deep cultural significance across Poland, where it is regarded as a cherished harbinger and a symbol of good fortune. Nests like this one, perched on chimneys and poles, are a defining feature of the rural Polish landscape.

Zatonie and Its Surroundings

Located in Zatonie, a leafy district on the edge of Zielona Góra in the Lubusz Voivodeship, the nest overlooks open green fields fringed by woodland. The wide framing captures both the nest and the broad western-Polish sky behind it.

What to Watch For

Viewers can observe the storks' patient incubation, feeding of the young, and the dramatic comings and goings as the adults forage and return. Throughout the breeding period the nest becomes a hub of constant activity for this iconic long-legged bird.