Few birds are as popular with children and adults alike as the stork. But where and how can you best observe Master Adebar? What do storks eat, and why do they clatter? What species exist, and what is needed to protect them? Bird expert Thomas Schmidt vividly describes the fascinating lifestyle of our two native species, the white stork and the black stork. He also provides an in-depth look at the beautiful stork species from distant countries. A thrilling journey through the world of storks! - The stork's menu - Caring parents - Humans and storks - Protection and threats - Storks from other continents - Observing storks - Extra: Similar species like herons and spoonbills - Extra: The migrations of the white stork.