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
Chicks getting another top up
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Cam keeps freezing just now :-(
Maya standing on one leg at the side whilst the osplets sleep
About 10 minutes ago, 33 arrived and took off with the fish
As Patily's post above ...... Maya stands contented watching over the chicks
Close up of the chicks ... they are all full and sound asleep :-)
Off now. BFN
Babies all asleep in a heap
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Chicks enjoying another feed
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After such a glorious day, what a horrible evening!
A very wet and miserable looking Maya shelters her chicks
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Spot the osprey mum:
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IMAGICAT
Maya incubating as the sun rises.
Birdies LG DU update.
This is from yesterday - it was so sweet to see the little chicks being so orderly at mealtime. Of course, fishing is good at Rutland, they get regular meals :-) 2-minute excerpt from quite a long feed.