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
Morning Jane .. Did you manage to spot a ring / ID from those brilliant screen grabs of yours yesterday?
Blog of Kayleigh's Sky Dive. Great shots.
Birdies LG DU update.
No I didn't, I did have one where the legs were "hanging" but zooming in just blurs it.
Looking miserable
Tiger's Osprey News
It's stick-time according to daddy, who brought in a stick and put it on the chicks, one of which is stretching his neck looking for food
Maya has had a comfort break and is now settling back on the chicks, while 33 is still playing with sticks.
"Why can't I play throw-the-stick with the kids?"
They are both nestorising now
33 left and he is now back with one more twig.
Quick look at the pile of chicks