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,
Patily (and anyone else), I don't know if you have been to Manton Bay. When you do not see an adult on the nest there are several places where they can perch and still be very close to and watching over the nest. Of course, there is a perch at the top of nest camera pole and two other perches on poles in the water a short distance away from the nest as well as several trees along the nearby shoreline where the Ospreys also perch. Last year 33 seemed to prefer perching on a branch in one of those trees, perhaps because he was then often in the shade.
Kind regards, Ann
Thanks I have been to Rutland and know Maya is around but I just liketo see her as she is one of my favourites
Very wet looking
I see what you mean about being wet Patily.
I caught all the family on the nest before I think 33 ? flew up to the cam post.
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Patily, Great that you have been to Rutland. Wonderful place!
Still raining here and 2AN and 2AM looking a little wet
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Couple of updates from the team
Link to >>>> Fish of the Day
Link to >>>> Fish not for Sharing
This is just a flying visit as I'm off on holiday now so wont be about much, if at all, the next few weeks.
Sadly I'll miss 2AN and 2AM fledging but I hope all goes well and they enjoy their new found freedom.
So everyone enjoy the cams and I'll catch up soon BFN
Chicks were sleeping when I first looked in but a fish has arrived and Maya is feeding the chicks.
Birdies LG DU update.
The same scene as you describe above Mike.
Looks windy there.
Maya still on the nest I was just going to say good to see her when she flew off By the rocking she is on the cam post 33 has come for the fish and has flown with it