MANTON BAY – MAY 2019

No Mike, actually I wasn't taking the mickey! The fact that you phoned asking highlights that viewers cannot see. Therefore I know if I took a call from someone enquiring about the nest for we are all aware that they have a larger screen, then zooming in would be a logical thing to do for viewers and yes, I would offer and do so.

But I think I may have offended you asking such and if so I apologise.

Oh was that the egg hatching......hmmm not sure it could be a clump of something or other.

Did I see 4 heads just now, or is it wings or feet or something else LOL

It is exactly the right time for a fourth hatch.

Few minutes ago, when Maya was up, I am wondering if chick #4 has hatched as there seemed to be some movement at the back 

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33 with a large fish and Maya is up

Yes Karen, she has just moved the shell....I think.

She's not being very obliging, with her tail end towards us and shielding the feeding chicks!
33 has flown (in the top picture!).... and now the bottom one.

It's very difficult to get a clear photo, it seems quite pixilated, but I do believe I could see four.
Is that the shell on her right side?

She has had bobs popping out from the sides and front so I don't know.  I think I might wait until they are 2 weeks old to decide whether it's 3 or 4.  I think I'm getting vertigo from peering at the screen.....