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.
Well done, Clare! They are super pics. I haven't been this year with 'things' going on at home, but perhaps our paths may cross again one day!
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lovely photos Clare, thanks for sharing. Pleased you enjoyed your trip.
33 is still here
Morning Karen we managed a last flying visit!
Maya still here at mo too but she has itchy talons to be off we think.
She currently sitting on cam post!
Aww typical end of season together!
Now he has his eyes shut!
Both adults are still here
08:50 33 stands watch
09:00 Maya joins him
10:16 Maya fish calling -
10:16 33 has other ideas returning with a stick getting his nest ready for 2024
11:17 Maya waits
13:00 33 spends more time on the nest
later joined by Maya
Maya leaves - perhaps to get her own fish
a rest
and then goes up to the cam post