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
33 has just arrived with a stick
Maya takes off and 33 has a look :-D
and then 33 settles down to incubate
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Yes Mary it is a beautiful day and wonderful the weather has taken a turn for the better - couldn't have happened at a better time :-)
A few minutes ago 33 was mantling but doesn't come to anything and he has settled.
I must go now ... SYL
So we arrive at hatching week
Yesterday I prepared a reminder of the dates first hatching are due
Dates for first hatchings for 2016
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Thanks Tiger
Hello everyone. The cam is down for me. Can everyone else see it?
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It's back, maybe it was just at my end then.
Someone is dozing off :-)
Eggs are still eggs as far as I can see
Hi Noc ... nice to see you back online again :-)
Maya has arrived back and tidying up as 33 sits firmly on the eggs :-D
She looks quite fluffy .. wonder if she has been away having a bath.
As I type she's flown but I suppose she might as well enjoy some freedom when she can
Hi Karen, nice to see you. I was on holiday, and now back to work. I missed 'our' ospreys :-)
Hope you were somewhere nice and enjoyed yourself Noc. Exciting here with hatching due within the next few days :-)
Maya has arrived back. 33 still sits tight LOL Then a big wing flap from Maya - that shifts him LOL
33 flies off and Maya carefully cradles and inspects her eggs and then settles down to incubate