The 2017 season is almost upon us and my first thoughts are of 03(97) / Mr Rutland as he was usually the first back on or around the 17th March and heralded the start of the season.
03(97) - Mr Rutland ........ Copyright "LRWT- John Wright"
Sadly 03(97) is no longer with us but it is nice to think of him and smile knowing his legacy will live on as we now eagerly await the safe return of all the regulars and also new returnees.
A safe journey to all.
Unknown said: Tiger, Ha, ha, made me laugh and you are probably right--Maya may well be the toughest Rutland Osprey. That would then mean that Ospreys must view the Manton Bay nest as the most desirable property on/near Rutland Water. Which is exceedingly convenient for Ospreyholics, since we can see the MB nest on the webcam. It has been a while since I read the Rutland book and cannot remember the history of platform building there but I applaud the person(s) who chose to build a nest platform in Manton Bay!
Tiger, Ha, ha, made me laugh and you are probably right--Maya may well be the toughest Rutland Osprey. That would then mean that Ospreys must view the Manton Bay nest as the most desirable property on/near Rutland Water. Which is exceedingly convenient for Ospreyholics, since we can see the MB nest on the webcam. It has been a while since I read the Rutland book and cannot remember the history of platform building there but I applaud the person(s) who chose to build a nest platform in Manton Bay!
I think that there has been a platform in Manton Bay right back to the start but I could be wrong about that.
It was first occupied by 8 (97) and 5N(04) in 2007
I missed the second chick fledging by about an hour.
Tiger Signature
Mrs5R/Maya is a heroine :)
The Cormorant was joined by an EG:
The C didn't do anything to drive off the EG:
IMAGICAT
Ken's Diary, Shift one
Posting today's blog from Manton Bay Meet me on the Corner here as well as the MB thread as it has been a very exciting day in the bay with visits to the nest by other Rutland ospreys - 1J and 5N and of course the return of 33 and Maya. The blog also contains some stunning photos of 1J(13).
Hello all. Such good news that 1J and 5N have returned also it has been a really great day and do hope the all return soon. What an exciting time ahead :) Will S1, S2 or S3 be spotted really hope so :)
S1, S2 and S3 not due back until May or June.
28(10) is back. Gary Jones has some fab photos on his Facebook Page.
EJ's Memorial Balgavies Loch Ospreys 2023
Fantastic news ... thanks Mary.
30(05) - she is now south east of Madrid
Latest update on 30(05)'s progress, today's action at Manton Bay and photo of returnee, 28(10)
Link to Looking to the Skies
Latest Blog ..... Mum's the Word
Kayleigh writes about the special discovery trail in place 25/26 March and summary of today's action at the Manton Bay Nest