This is the 10139th most frequent Polish word.
bociany
Storks.
In this sentence, 'bociany' refers to storks as animals in nature.
Na polu widziałem bociany, które szykowały się do odlotu.
I saw storks on the field preparing to migrate.
Here, 'bociany' describes storks in their natural behavior, pinpointing actions common to them.
W mojej okolicy bociany zawsze budują gniazda na wysokich drzewach.
In my area, storks always build nests on tall trees.
This usage of 'bociany' relates to a common cultural belief or story involving storks.