Storks are back :-)

Nature takes its course.

The Precursors of Spring have returned.

Storks usually migrate back from their winter quarters in Spain, the Mediterranean and North Africa in March.

There are more and more white storks in Baden-Württemberg - also because many stop taking the dangerous trip to Africa in winter.

 

Here in Germany’s southwest -as well as in the nearby Alsace (France)-

storks have always been celebrated as good-luck symbols, heraldic coat of arms motifs, all-around fabulous creatures, certainly much more than just quaint and interesting flying beasts.

 

Due to COVID-19, the borders between Germany and France are closed...

I live very close to the Alsace region I like so very much.

The Southern Alsace is heavily hit by the Pandemic too,

Sending my best wishes to our neighbours.

Prenez soin de vous, tous mes amis français ♥

 

 

Fact is, for centuries, people have felt fortunate to have storks nesting on their roofs. At that time people believed that they protect the house from fire, lightning and other natural and even man-made disasters. Storks tend to return to the same nesting place often with the same partner, year after year!

 

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Many thanks for your kind visit, dear friends.

Take care, stay healthy everyone.

 

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