The purpose of this thread is for recording the season’s day to day activity at the Manton Bay nest thus freeing up the Rutland Osprey Project 2017 thread for general news on all the other birds, nests and projects.
For anyone new following Manton Bay, Maya and Blue 33(11) have been the resident pair for the last two years and to date have raised six chicks. More details about the nest and a table of the breeding data can be found here. Last season Maya returned on the 21 March and Blue 33(11) arrived a few days later on the 27 March.
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I am sure I speak for us all in wishing Maya and Blue 33(11) a safe journey home and for another successful season at Manton Bay.
33 was there just now but has gone and currently Maya is there alone.
Birdies LG DU update.
33 back, alone, looks like he brought in another huge bundle of hay.
Whereever I lay my Sticks - Lots of videos and a bit about 30(05)
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These pair are so funny to watch, that Awkward Stick video is hilarious.....
Morning all and thanks for all the updates/captures.
Thanks MARY for the link to the update - I have just posted it re news of 30(05) on the ROP thread and remembered to check here first LOL
Yes 33 is hilarious especially, Awkward Stick.
I am watching him just now scraping the cup and one of these times he is going to somersault over :-D
33 is very busy in the nest just now getting that cup ready.
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Both Maya and 33 unhappy just now ... both low in the nest mantling
Good to hear news on 30(05)
Mating
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