Rare black stork captured by trail camera in Turkistan region

This rare species stresses the importance of the park's work to ensure wildlife security and protection, it said in a statement.

Black stork inhabits ponds and rivers in the Bayanaul, Tarbagatai, Kolsai Kolderi, Karkarala Ile-Alatu, Katon Karagai, Zhongar Alatau, Charyn state national parks and West Altai, Almaty and Markakol state nature reserves. These areas play a key role in creating a favorable environment for this rare species.

Black storks arrive mid-April-early May.