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The season so far: Maya arrived back 14 March and Blue 33(11) on 23 March. Maya laid 4 eggs 2, 5, 8 and 11 April hatching 11, 11, 13 and 17 May. Maya and 33 continue to work hard to raise their young and 33 is once more proving to be an excellent provider bringing in plenty of fish to feed his family.
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Unknown said:Thanks Karen. Time to pay another visit. A clutch of four like this is worth celebrating
Definitely Matthew.
As well as a clutch of four being rare, it is also privilege watching them being raised, for it is the first time, as far as I am aware, this has been seen on a public cam.
The chicks are all now full and resting while Maya enjoys some fish
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I've got to to now BBL
Maya approaching with fresh bedding for the chicks :-D
Top cam freezing quite a bit this afternoon.
Maya feeding the chicks just now
Maya still feeding and the cam freezing!
Just looking at the nest - Maya has been busy spreading that bunch of hay she brought in earlier - looks lovely and cosy
Cam came up a couple of times
17:25 33 paid a visit with a clump of something
they all soon started nagging and he flew off
17:30 It is raining now and Maya gets herself with the chicks to provide what shelter she can
Maya has at last found a more comfortable way to shield the chicks >>
Sitting on them!!