White Stork Nest at Dragushinovo

A Celebrated Stork Family

Maintained by the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds, this nest has been monitored since 2019. The pair, named Drago and Draga, returns each season to raise their chicks, and the live feed has drawn an audience of millions worldwide.

The Nest and Its Surroundings

The sturdy nest of woven branches sits atop a village building in Dragushinovo, framed by terracotta rooftops, leafy trees and the rolling hills near Samokov in western Bulgaria.

Witnessing the Stork's Life Cycle

Viewers follow the full rhythm of the colony — the birds' return, the laying of eggs, the hatching of young, the devoted parental care and the first flights of the fledglings.

Conservation Through Observation

Beyond its charm, the camera yields valuable data on the biology and ecology of the white stork, informing future efforts to protect the species across the region.