White storks (Ciconia ciconia) usually return to Croatia in March, but this year, some have arrived earlier than expected.
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According to the Public Institution for the Management of Protected Areas in Koprivnica-KriΕΎevci County, the first stork was spotted on February 18, 2025, in the village of Gola. It returned to its nest on an electricity pole in Stjepan RadiΔ Street. (zastita-prirode-kckzz.hr)
The expression "donjela te roda" in folk culture is a playful way to say a child was born, tied to the old belief that storks deliver babies. Rooted in folk myths, the stork symbolizes fertility and family. Here, "donjela te roda" informally and humorously marks a newborn's arrival.
This early arrival may be linked to significant climate changes and warmer winters. Typically, white storks stay in Croatia from March until mid-August before migrating to warmer regions, mostly in Africa. (sisak.info)The white stork is a symbol of preserved natural habitats and traditional landscapes. In Croatia, August 24 is celebrated as White Stork Day to raise awareness of their declining population due to habitat loss. (medjimurska-priroda.info)
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