Continued from Manton Bay – May 2020
The history of the Manton Bay nest, breeding stats and links to previous threads can be found here
The season so far: The resident pair both returned on 16 March - Blue 33(11) at 07:12 and Maya at 13:16. For the second consecutive year, Maya laid four eggs – the first on 29 March followed by another three first seen on 4, 6 and 9 April. Maya and Blue 33(11) faithfully incubated the four eggs and on day 38, the first chick hatched 6 May c13:20 followed by Chick #2 on 8 May c06:10, Chick #3 on 10 May c14:45, and Chick #4 on 13 May c20:45.
All four chicks have thrived under the protection of Maya and Blue 33(11) who has once again proved to be a fantastic provider for his family.
In two/three week’s time, the chicks will be ringed and we’ll learn a bit more about them.
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Oh well done PATILY - fantastic to see you have mastered recording and uploading videos.
There will be no stropping you now. and I am looking so forward to seeing more of your efforts. Once again well done - I am truly over the moon for you :-)
Maya has returned to the nest standing by 081, 080 and 083 waiting on 082 returning.
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Must go now but I hope 082 returns soon for the forecast is strong blustery winds today
BFN
When I looked in about ten minutes ago, there must have been an intruder around, for there were six ospreys on the nest and 33 mantling. So 082 must have made it back safely. Now, it appears there are four chicks hunkered down.
Thanks Alison - good to know 082 has made it back safely and he is still on the nest with Maya and his siblings
l-r 080, 083 behind 082 and 081
082 lying down now
10:10 Maya has flown
Maya has returned - perhaps a quick comfort break.
Morning all, and congratulations Patily!! Brilliant.
Two down, two to go! It is really windy today - will that make fledging easier, or unintentional!
An adult returned with a morsel of fish, Someone grabbed it and it was gone in no time at all. Four chicks a laying low, together
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Confirmation from Rutland of 082 fledging this morning @ 06:15
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33 has been in with a fish at some time and 082 self feeding just now
Checking the nest and pleased to see all four chicks on the nest - well two chicks and two juveniles :-).
080 currently being fed by Maya