Continued from Manton Bay - July 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 has laid four eggs - Apr 4 @ 15:52, April 7 @ 09:04, April 10 @ 07:03 and April 13 @ 08:08. 38 days later on May 12 @ 08:18 the first chick hatched followed by chick #2 on May 14 @ 06:36 and chick #3 was first seen @ 05:45 on May 17. Chick #4 hatched on May 18 @ 18:53 and not long after a live fish was delivered to the nest causing havoc and the little chick died the following morning. On June 24, the chicks were ringed – Blue 3H3(F), Blue 3H4(M) and Blue 3H5(F) and their vitals can found here. On 3 July @ 09:24 Blue 3H3 fledged followed by Blue 3H5 on 6 July @ 10:23 and Blue 3H4 on 9 July @ 06:12.
© Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust
And now the month has come when one by one the chicks, who have been spending their days strengthening their wings and practicing their flying skills readying themselves for the epic journey that lies ahead, will set off south. But they are well prepared having had the best possible start in life under the care and protection of their fantastic parents, Maya and Blue 33(11). But until that day comes, let’s enjoy their time with us.
Rutland have posted the news too!
and for the record - time is 12:39
Think we are all surprised to see her!!
I don't know but I just think it unlikely 33 has left ahead of her - time will tell :-)
Maya with huge fish
https://ospreycam.net
Amazed - Maya is still here !!
09:53 She arrives on the nest with a huge, live fish
09:57 still standing holding the fish down
few pecks
10:02 She flies off with the fish
My goodness, she is late leaving, I wonder if 33 is still around?
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Yes Catlady she is late however I do recall Maya and 33 leaving early September but over all the years watching this nest I have never known 33 to leave before Maya - he has always been the last to go. I've checked back on the nest this morning and no sign of Maya - so far !!
Maya is still here!!
Rutland posted on their Facebook page about 3 hours ago she was seen this morning!
I've checked back and can't see any sign of her on the nest - only this visitor
After a post on facebook by Rutland: