July 09, 2026, Brandenburg, Lebus, Germany: Three young white storks (Ciconia ciconia) stand in their nest on a power pole early in the morning, shortly after sunrise. The birds stretch their necks and appear to be communicating with one another as the sun turns the sky orange. In many regions of Germany, the young birds leave their nests in mid-summer to make their first attempts at flying on their own. (Credit Image: © Patrick Pleul/dpa via ZUMA Press) #zumapress #journalism #germany #stork