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Summary of the season so far:
Maya arrived back 12 March and Blue 33(11),on 14 March. The pair are currently incubating three eggs - #1 laid 28 March, #2 laid 31 March and #3 on 3 April.
Maya and 33 have incubated these eggs for 34 days now and in a few days we should see the first hatching of the season and another record broken!
Came here to cheer myself up Maya undertaking a little bit of preening and a few wiggles Lovely looking morning
Where's the grub, Mum?
Oh, there it is! Thanks, Dad.
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The fish is still flapping and is getting near the chicks.
Maya really needs to move it. I think one chick is under it.
Can't miss the food now!
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Right on top now. Hope the chicks are strong enough.
At last, 33 to the rescue!
Phew, glad that's over. Hope the chicks are all OK. Got to go out now.
All seems well again now.
Morning ALL - thanks for all the updates and captures. Hopefully 33 will dehead/kill the next fish he brings in.
Chicks look lively, Maya is struggling to cover them as they are wiggling about.
Hi Karen
Interestingly, Maya didn't seem quite sure what to do for what seemed ages, but then she flew off and came back with 33!
That is interesting Alison! Also a good job that fish didn't start flappin' while on top of the chicks as they are a fair weight!