A new month and lots to look forward to as we eagerly await these precious eggs which Maya and Blue 33(11) have devotedly protected, hatch!
For anyone new and just starting to watch the Rutland Manton Bay Webcam, here is a brief summary of the 2016 season so far:
The resident female, Maya returned 21 March. Her mate Blue 33(11) returned 27 March. Maya has laid three eggs, #1 on 4 April, #2 on 7 April and #3 on 10 April. Maya and 33(11) are currently sharing incubating duties and we should see a hatch around the second week in May.
Happy viewing
So nice to see the hatched chick. Will it be one of two or of three...?
Then 33 arrived with a large stick - honestly! Drops that but picks up a smaller one and tramples around a bit. 33 has flown and Maya settles back down.
ChrisyB said: So nice to see the hatched chick. Will it be one of two or of three...?
Hi Chrisy - don't know. Hopefully we see another hatch but time will tell :-)
settling down ( talons pulled in)
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Little one looking stronger now :-) Can see it wiggling under Maya as she moves.
FANTASTIC!
Thanks everyone for posts pics and vids
Yes, Patily, I agree--thanks to Everyone for the posts and captures and videos.
Kind regards, Ann
33 has arrived and Maya flies off. 33 starts moving a stick .. he really needs to be careful now
The bobble is up and 33 looks... aww. . I wonder if he will sit
No, 33 stands back and looks on
Maya has now returned and 33 takes off :-)
Chick alone
Maya is back and settles