The White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) — one of the most iconic and culturally significant birds in the world. In many European cultures, White Storks are believed to bring babies or good fortune. The idea of a stork delivering newborns originates from old folklore in Germany and Scandinavia. White Storks migrate thousands of kilometers between Europe and sub-Saharan Africa. Some travel over 10,000 km one way, using rising thermal air currents to glide long distances without flapping their wings much

A time-lapse camera set up by scientists in Russia captured an endangered white stork standing guard over its eggs as bushfire tore through its habitat. Four chicks later arrived safely. #9News | http://9News.com.au | 9 News