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.
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Catch up
Earlier .. 07:40, 33 arrived with fish. Maya quickly took it and flew off leaving 33 to incubate.
Maya returned and took over incubating.
33 has just now returned with a stick and starts doing a little nestwork placing it
33 now stands by Maya as if sheltering her or she is using him as a pillow
Stands for a bit alerted with some swans flying by/ overhead
and now 33 has flown and quickly returns with another stick ... he is busy today :-)
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and I must go too now. BFN
Maya on a closer view of the nest
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Calling for fish
And 33 delivers
Maya flies off with her supper and 33 settles down to incubate
A quick check of the eggs.
Morning all, another beautiful start to the day here.
Maya returns and takes over incubating from 33
Maya in the sunshine nibbling bedding
Maya checks her eggs
She settles down again. 33 then arrives with a stick and poor Maya gets poked
Maya takes off .. and 33 settles down to incubate
Off now .. have a good day everyone BFN
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