On 22 March, we were all thrilled to see the safe return of Blue 33 and Maya within hours of each other. Since arriving back, 33 and Maya have been busy re-establishing their partnership and building their nest.
© Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust
The time has now come for Maya to lay her eggs, the first of which we should expect to see very soon.
a few minutes ago, 33 delivered a fish which Maya took off with
33 then flew and just now, Maya returned to the nest with the fish
As I type, she has flown.
After having her share, Maya returns to the nest with the fish which 33 takes and then flies off with
Good to see 33 catching big fish. He really is a great provider.
33 has just returned with the tail which Maya takes and eats on the nest.
She is staying close to the nest
Maya and 33 on the nest just now.
Can't be much longer until we see the first egg.
Maya was on the nest alone but has now flown
How have they got those stickc to balance on the left hand side?
Patily, I don't know but they seem to be holding :-)
Maya is back on the nest now
After another mating, 33 flew off and Maya then flew up to the campost. 33 then arrives with a couple of small sticks
33 settled on the nest now.
33 has flown now
Took these just before they both flew off.
© Scottish Wildlife Trust - Loch of the Lowes
Karen, Thanks for starting the new thread. Fingers crossed for a peaceful and productive year, and lots of returning Rutland Ospreys hatched in former years.
Kind regards, Ann