A symbol of prosperity: Storks return to nest on an O! cell tower

In the Jalal-Abad region, a local cell tower operated by O! Mobile Operator has officially earned a new status: a “family nest”. Technical specialists from the Suzak district have shared remarkable footage of an unusual coexistence between wildlife and technology – a pair of white storks has built a large nest on top of a high-tech telecommunications tower in the village of Kyumyush-Aziz.

Notably, this is no coincidence but rather a long-standing tradition for the O! network. Similar heartwarming examples of harmony between nature and digital infrastructure have been recorded in previous years, including in the village of Khajir-Abad in the Jalal-Abad region. Year after year, the birds return to cellular towers, choosing them as safe places to raise their chicks.

Ornithologists’ perspective and an environmental indicator

For those who still view mobile communications with caution and are influenced by myths about radio waves, environmental experts offer an important reminder: storks are birds with remarkable instincts and an exceptionally sensitive perception of their surroundings.

The fact that these birds have consistently chosen O!’s infrastructure for many years serves as clear evidence of the environmental safety of the company’s base stations. The towers operate in strict compliance with sanitary regulations and safety standards, posing no risk to people and, as we can see, proving highly attractive to wildlife as well. For birds, modern telecommunications towers have effectively become the sturdy, inaccessible “trees” of the 21st century.

How do local residents feel about it?

In the village of Kyumyush-Aziz, the arrival of these winged neighbors has been met with genuine enthusiasm. For centuries, the stork has been regarded as a sacred bird, symbolizing peace, prosperity, abundance, and good news. Local residents have only one request: that the birds not be disturbed.

What are the engineers doing?

O!’s technical specialists treat their feathered guests with great care. They note that special solutions are being implemented to ensure harmonious coexistence, while carefully assessing the technical capabilities of towers that are designed according to strict weight and equipment standards.

By launching modern digital services, O! Mobile Operator continues to develop Kyrgyzstan’s telecommunications infrastructure and improve the quality of life for its citizens. Today, connectivity is more than just communication as it provides vital access to emergency assistance, online education in remote mountainous regions, and effective digital solutions for businesses.

Connectivity brings together not only people, but also generations, cities, and, as it turns out, technology and nature!

KR SCITC SCA Licenses: NUR Telecom LLC: #16-0062-КР, #16-0063-КР dd. 06.12.2016.