The season so far:
33(11) and Maya both arrived back within hours of each other on the 22nd March. Maya laid three eggs on the 4th, 7th, 10th April and surprised us all laying a fourth egg on the 13th April. The first chick hatched on the 12th May followed by #2 on the 13th, #3 on the 16th and #4 on the 18th. Sadly two of the chicks died, chick #2 on the 15th May and chick #4 died not long after hatching.
So four was not to be, but Maya and 33(11) have two strong, healthy chicks and 33(11) is once again proving himself to be an excellent provider. Throughout this month we will see them transform into beautiful young juvenile ospreys and learn of their sexes and IDs when they are ringed later in the month.
Some useful links:
Manton Bay Webcam
Rutland Ospreys Website
ChloeB & Tigers’ Manton Bay Stats
Manton Bay 2016 Threads - March, April, May, June, July, August,
Manton Bay 2017 Threads - March, April, May,
Maya has now flown. The chicks are lying down however the youngest chick sticks its leg out and once more a glimpse of blue
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Thank you Karen. So my eyes did not deceive me at 0621!
Glad it has been done as time was pressing.
Birdies LG DU update.
No Mike, you saw correctly :-) I too am just glad it has been done.
The youngest has eaten but lay down again but we are now beginning to see a little movement. Shouldn't be much longer until they are up and about.
I wonder what sexes they are ... I think two females.
Intruder around ... 33 mantling on the nest
33 always gets down low , flat out on the nest
Up again, threat appears to be over
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33 finds the fish piece in among the hay but doesn't take and instead flies off leaving the chicks resting. They have not moved much, still haven't seen a clear view - I suspect 3 digits from what I did see - as it is difficult seeing with the hay!
Link to >>>>> "Ringing Day" for details on this morning's ringing. And its one of each ...
Female Blue 2AN and Male Blue 2AM.
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Thank you Karen. Good to get the detail.
Maya shading the chicks like the pro she is
Thank you KAREN
Maya feeding the chicks just now. Only 2AN appears interested and taking some
edit: In fact 2AN had loads!
17:46 Now her little brother, 2AM is up and getting his share. Maya blocking the view so no capture.
Good Morning ALL
A hint of a sunrise and 2AN and 2AM are home alone and so well camouflaged you can hardly see them on the nest. :-)
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Maya is stickifying. One very large branch has just gone to a watery grave!