MANTON BAY – MAY 2019

I'm off now - hopefully some clearer views in the morning. BFN

The staff at the visitors centre at Rutland are new this season with just one of the team from last year still in place. Next time I am on shift (not for a couple of weeks sadly) I will ask them about zooming in periodically.

Thank you Sandra. I am sure it would be much appreciated. It is such an important and much loved nest.

Oh thanks, Sandra. I wondered if there might be many new staff members who perhaps had no idea that the camera (or at least an earlier one!) had a zoom feature or how to use it! Also there may be more work to do than there are people to do it and communication suffers. Some may know about the zoom but have not had time to ensure everyone knows about it and how to use it--all speculation of course since I've no idea about the current staffing situation other than what you have mentioned, Sandra.

 Good morning, Maya has just moved the shell out of the nest cup.

Yes I think with fresh eyes that there are 4 bobs, tiny Tim at the back.  On my iPad and grab is rubbish.

Good morning Maya feeding four Bobs this morning.
I can clearly see 4 moving on full screen but they are not showing on screen captures.

Good Morning JANE an COLIN So #4 has hatched I so hope things go well and all survive and fledge

Morning All -  thanks for all the updates.

Maya was up a few minutes ago and gave the FOUR bobs a quick feed.   

Actually we can just see teenie #4 in front of the two larger bobs and #3 is at the back.

close up:

 © Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust

Sandra:     Thanks very much for offering to ask staff about the zooming in.  I am sure this is something all online viewers will truly appreciate.