MANTON BAY - MAY 2021

  • 10:56   Unseen intruder around as 33 arrives screeching and mantling

    threat soon passes

    33 flies off and the chicks enjoy some air while Maya preens after having been off for her bath

    and some exercises :-)

     © Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust

  • Afternoon All thank you for this mornings updates.

    Maya just had dip 33 lovely flight right in front of us for a change! 

  • 33 just had very high dive bombing with an intruder. He gained height over above it and it headed off. Wonder if it was 055?
    He's resting on perch now
  • Larder looks empty of fish so think he'll be off shortly to get ré stocked!
    He's been looking in water from perch but water got ripples on as wind picked up so doubt he'll pull a quick one out from under nest this time!
  • LAM - hope you are having another good day here.   Appears to be windy but at least dry.   Thanks for the updates and captures - I wonder if it is 055 hanging around!

    Yes no fish on the nest but no doubt 33 will bring one in sometime today.   

    Meanwhile Maya relaxing at the edge of the nest watching over the chicks who have now got themselves out of the nest cup !!

    © Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust

  • 15.05 further intruder attack 33 gets above it and chases - both buzz the nest very close - sees it off - both birds to right of central poplars - despite all this think he's back with a fish - amazing! 

  • Thanks LAM - hopefully not too long until 33 has had his share and brings it to the nest.

    Meanwhile the chicks are sound asleep :-)   

    © Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust

  • Close up of the dual courtesy of our friend in the hide

  • Yes I possibly think as this is a persistant bird it could be 055 trying for the nest - if it's the same bird of course! He just delivering fish to nest. Well done lad!