Continued from Manton Bay – April 2021
The history of the Manton Bay nest, breeding stats and links to previous threads can be found here.
The season so far: March 19, Blue 33(11) returned 12:29 closely followed by Maya @ 12:54. On March 30 Egg #1 was laid @ 11:45 , April 2, Egg #2 was seen @ 07:34 and on April 5 Egg #3 was laid @ 07:05 .
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09:29 33 returns but is empty taloned!
Prior to landing, he did circle round the nest and I wonder if he was being mobbed by gulls?? and lost the fish
Maya flies off leaving 33 to take over
couple of close ups
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must do some work now - BFN
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So 33 did drop the fish on his way back!!
But no doubt he will bring her one later :-)
Maya having a check - only a few more days :-)
and joined by 33
Morning ALL
33, a couple of minutes ago, gave the eggs a turn
and quickly settled back down
patily said:33 incubating Wonder if they can hear any sound from the eggs yet?
Perhaps Patily as they do seem to be checking more and as well as hearing there could also be some movement.
I always feel a little sorry for 33 after the first hatch as he no longer incubates, a task we know he loves doing! But his role changes to provider and a brilliant one he is too.
07:34 And another check
07:33 Maya returns
33 rises
33 flies off leaving Maya to take over
Checking back -
06:17 33 arrived with a good size fish
Maya grabbed it and flew off
Nice to know both have eaten this morning.
Off now - BFN
Horrible day - wind and rain.
Maya sitting tight protecting those precious eggs