
20/03/2025
Yaren the Stork Returns for the 14th Time!
A true symbol of loyalty and friendship — Yaren the Stork has returned to Eskikaraağaç Village in 2025, just like every spring since 2011.
And yes, he’s back on fisherman Adem Yılmaz’s boat, ready to sail the lake together once again.
📍 Location: Eskikaraağaç Village, Karacabey / Bursa, Turkey
📅 First encounter: 2011
🎥 Documentary: “Yaren” (2020) – Winner of Best Short Documentary at Prague Film Awards
🕊️ 2025 Update: Yaren returned for the 14th time on March 17, 2025
🪺 His mate followed shortly after, and they’ve settled into their nest.
Eskikaraağaç is now a proud member of the European Stork Villages Network, and thanks to Yaren, the village has become a beloved destination for eco-tourism and nature lovers.
This heartwarming story reminds us every year:
True friendship always finds its way back.