Continued from Manton Bay May 2023
Details about the Manton Bay nest can be found on the season’s opening post.
The season so far: Blue 33(11) returned March 16 @ 12:58 and Maya on March 19 @ 06:54. Maya laid four eggs - Apr 4 @ 15:52, April 7 @ 09:04, April 10 @ 07:03 and April 13 @ 08:08. On May 12 @ 08:18 the first chick hatched followed by chick #2 @ 06:36 on May 14 and chick #3 was first seen @ 05:45 on May 17. Chick #4 hatched @ 18:53 on May 18 but unfortunately a live fish was delivered to the nest causing havoc and the little chick died the following morning. Chicks #1, #2 and #3 have thrived under the careful protection of Maya and Blue 33(11) who also has been a fantastic provider for his family.
Later this month the chicks will be ringed and we will learn more about them.
© Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust
Just now, 33 watches Maya feed the chicks
33 flies off and Maya continues dishing out the fish
What a shame, chick was having a good wing flap and fell into #1
and ended up getting attacked
Maya jumps down to the rescue
peace restored
19:04 fish supper
20:38 all settled down
nice to see them getting up on their feet now
check up on today's events
07:33 33 joins the family
10:30 looking beautiful
18:26 Maya and chicks waiting on dinner
18:26 and 33 arrives
33 flies off and chicks gather round
resting after their fish
20:25 All settled
Morning ALL
SANDRA - I think they're 3 males but wont be long until we find out!!
Reminder of their ages
Chick #1 hatched 12 May is 36 days oldChick #2 hatched 14 May is 34 days oldChick #3 hatched 17 May is 31 days old
06:52 33 arrives with breakfish
33 flies off and Maya dishes the fish out