The purpose of this thread is to record the day-to-day activity at the Manton Bay nest thus freeing up the Rutland Osprey Project 2018 thread for general news on all the other birds, nests and projects.
Details about the Manton Bay nest, including a table of the breeding data, can be found here.
Last year we were thrilled to see both Maya and Blue 33(11) return within hours of each other on the 22 March and I am sure I speak for us all in wishing them both a safe journey home and for another successful season at Manton Bay.
Ian S said: Briefly, just now there was a corvid on the nest. I wonder how many different birds we will get before an osprey! Ian
Briefly, just now there was a corvid on the nest. I wonder how many different birds we will get before an osprey! Ian
I wonder Ian! :-)
Today, the ducks are having a turn LOL
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But not for long ... they EGs have returned and are being very defensive
But all in vain for in 10 days, Maya and 33 ETA - this is what they can expect!!
I just love that capture of Maya LOL
The EGs have bright pink legs according to my screen, I might have to do a bit of colour adjustment.
Jane V said: The EGs have bright pink legs according to my screen, I might have to do a bit of colour adjustment.
Nothing wrong with your computer Jane, They are pink
Birdies LG DU update.
Karen, that picture says it all.....Keep Off!
OSPREY ON NEST
ITS MAYA
I saw the cross on the head ... I cannot believe this .. Maya is back
She has flown ..
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I am actually trembling here with excitement ... I cannot believe it
I can't believe I've tuned in on the day she arrives, lovely capture Karen.