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
LOL at times I can't tell them apart but it is maya an she has now risesn.
She walks over to the other fish but then 33 arrives back with the other fish he earlier flew off with.
Maya now feeds the chicks
33 flies off, Maya continues feeding.
07:47 Feed over and there is plenty food for top ups throughout the day
Beautiful sight :-)
(c) Rutland
Thank you Karen. I was half right!!.LOL
Birdies LG DU update.
Mike B said: Thank you Karen. I was half right!!.LOL
Mike ... I have never seen 33 sit the chicks but that is not to say he hasn't! Have you seen him?
I clearly remember last year 33 looked a bit wary when the chicks arrived and at first he never stayed on the nest - just dropped the fish off and away LOL I think 33 is looking far more relaxed this year and is about more! Also he is watching Maya feed them
So far (when I've been watching) he hasn't sat, he has just stood guard but I am wondering if he will and also will he have a go at feeding them?
I'm not sure about sitting on them - along with them yes LOL but I think he will have a go at feeding them this year :-D.
Maya is looking very content just now and so she should - two chicks under her, an egg still to hatch later tonight/tomorrow??, a stocked larder, the perfect mate and the sun is shinning - all looking good:-)
Must go out now ... SYL
Is the 3rd egg is hatching?? I think I saw the shell broken?
Good morning Karen, Mike, Patily and all.
Isn't it a shame we can't see 33's head when he is standing on the nest and Maya is feeding the chicks?
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Hi Noc ... I was just leaving and Maya got up and I think the 3rd egg is broken! Seems a bit early and could be a bit grass but ?????
Are you watching just now?
Wish I could get a better view
(c) rutland
I missed when she got up. I'm watching but I'll have to go shortly. I'll wait until she gets up again though.
Yes .. cam zoomed in