**Ukrainian Stork Hrytsko Returns Home, Fans Wait for His Girlfriend**
A stork named Hrytsko has returned to his home nest in the village of Lelyaki, Poltava Oblast. He arrived on March 22 and is waiting for his girlfriend, Odarka. This is a popular event in Ukraine, with many people watching online.
**The Livestream Phenomenon**
A researcher named Anatoliy Podobaylo set up a livestream of Hrytsko’s nest in 2023. The stream has become very popular and has made the stork and his girlfriend internet famous. Each year when they return from their migration, people tune in to see them.
**Hrytsko’s Arrival**
When Hrytsko arrived this year, he “squawked” loudly. He then started cleaning up the nest and visiting his neighbors, including a beekeeper. The livestream showed him being very active and social.
**The Waiting Game**
For most of March 24, Hrytsko was alone in the nest, waiting for Odarka’s arrival. Many people were watching online, some even making it part of their daily routine. They were all waiting to see if it would be Odarka who finally showed up.
**The Sighting of a Lifetime**
Around 6 p.m. on March 24, another stork arrived at the nest. While it has not been officially confirmed that it was Odarka, many people believe it is her due to their interactions. The livestream viewers are all excited and waiting for confirmation.
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