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.
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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.
Bart molenaar said:3H3 joined by a gull at the moment. She doesn't seem bothered by it and continues eating..Cheeky gull too
Black-headed gull. 3H3 needn't worry about this lovely little gull - if one of the local great black-backs tried this level of cheek it would be a different story!
We visited Manton Bay today - interestingly, they confirmed they'd seen three youngsters about yesterday but they could not confirm exactly who they were. They are still hoping 3H5 is still in the area.
33 brought a lovely big fish to the nest at 13.11.
Our herring gulls are red listed birds. Think about that the next time you hear some flaming idiot calling for a cull of them.
This was posted in Facebook yesterday evening. Probably known to all (or most) of you, but still a nice leap back in time.It's 33 as a juvie visiting the nest.. and taking a fish from 5R.. What a wonderful sight
https://ospreycam.net
Fun view of the difference between the start of the season and now.. it's not just young osprey that are being raised.(The view is not entirely the same zoom.. but still)
quick scroll back. 3H3 & 3H4 still here
06:14 33 approaches
3H4 comes down from the campost
tucks in
06:30 finishes, leaves the fish at the back of the nest
Maya arrives and collects the fish
07:19 3H3 on the nest shouting
close up of her
Maya comes down from the cam post with the fish
07:21 3H3 flies off with the fish
08:44 3H4 back and calling
'Scuse the self-indulgent intrusion - I couldn't resist:
Bart molenaar said:Fun view of the difference between the start of the season and now.. it's not just young osprey that are being raised.
Very fun, BART, and such a clear web-free lens, too
IMAGICAT
Both were on the nest last night and calling but didn't see any late fish deliveries
07:01 3H4 returns to the nest as 33 approaches
3H3 joins 3H4 who is quickly tucking in
close up - 3H4
3H4 drags the fish to the back as 3H3 moves rounds and picks up some loose bits
07:40 3H4 continues eating after 3H3 flies off
and a few minutes later, 3H4 flies off with the fish - ENS
09:36 33 arrives with another fish - 3H4 is hot on his talons
Maya sweeps down from the cam post
3H4 takes the fish
33 flies off
then Maya
leaving 3H4 to tuck in
09:53 3H4 finishes, cleans his beak as Maya arrives for the fish
and off she flies with it
09:55 3H4 flies off
and the little gull arrives for some fish bits
10:50 Another appearance from 3H4 - just looking around
and off he goes
11:05 33 appears
couple of close ups of him