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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Caught the very end of a feed
C ROP
Morning ALL
Thanks LAM.
Again looking miserable here but hopefully it is not so cold here today!
07:02 33 arrives with a headless fish - there already is one on the nest from earlier!
Chicks square up
but they turn around for fish
33 looks on as Maya feeds the chicks
looking very prickly!!
chicks full after a few bits
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Oh No!! I've just checked the forecast and another horrible day!
Heavy rain and gusty winds. Seems there will be no let up until later tonight!!
poor Maya!
LAM - I also feel for you - keep warm and dry!
33 arrives with a stick and lands on Maya!
one placed, 33 remains by Maya
Maya rises and grabs herself some fish.
33 flies off and soon the chicks smell the fish get a couple of bits
Maya then covers the chicks again
33 is a fantastic provider and it is good seeing he has been out and brought plenty food to the nest that will keep the family going all day.
Must go now - BFN
09:51 Another feed
fish for #1
and for #2
close up of chicks
cam zoomed in - some more close ups
Both chicks fed and then Maya was quickly back down protecting them
10:41 Maya rises from the sleeping chicks
takes a break
quickly returns and has some fish
the chicks are full but Maya keeps pushing fish to them and #2 manages a bit
10:48 the chicks have turned away and Maya finishes eating
once more, she is back covering the chicks
Crow moved closer for any droppings he may get!
Sorry about poor pic light terrible and only doing with phone.