Storks: The Talkative Birds

Storks' Characteristics and Behavior

• Storks are known for their distinct long orange legs and beaks.
• They migrate seasonally, flying from North to South and back.

Historical Noisiness of Storks

• Once, storks were the loudest birds, constantly chattering about mundane topics.
• Their conversations lacked substance and often led to circular discussions among them.

The Ostrich and His Aspiration

• The ostrich, disturbed by the storks' chatter, desired to learn to fly.
• Despite numerous attempts to flap his wings and lift off, the ostrich remained grounded.

Seeking a Solution

• Due to frustration, the animals, including the ostrich, consulted a wise lizard for help.
• The lizard provided a magical solution to silence the storks, with instructions to recite certain words at midnight.
• The spell was temporary, lasting until midnight on the third day.

Results of the Spell

• After reciting the magic words, the storks became silent, much to the relief of the other animals.
• This silence allowed animals to communicate freely without shouting.

Consideration for the Storks

• Observing the storks' miserable condition, the ostrich felt compassion for them, noting they needed food.
• A meeting among the animals led to strategizing about how to allow the storks to eat without them chattering.

The Plan to Regain Speech

• The ostrich devised a plan to allow the storks to speak again under the condition they made a promise.
• The storks eagerly agreed to a promise they did not fully understand.

Final Outcome

• Upon the word of the midnight owl, the storks were prepared to speak again.
• The ostrich required them to promise never to speak again, which shocked the storks, but they had to adhere to their promise.
• As a result, storks have remained silent since, although they mimic clacking sounds.
• The ostrich continues to attempt to fly but has never succeeded, and the storks cannot inform him that ostriches are flightless.