Continued from Manton Bay – April 2024.
The history of the Manton Bay nest and stats can be found here .
The season so far: On 12 March, Maya returned 12 March @ 15:58 and Blue 33(11) on the 13 March @ 15:25. Maya laid her first egg on 30 March @ 13:58, the second on 02 April @ 13:15 and a third on 05 April @ 11:06.
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Maya and 33(11) have taken turns incubating their precious eggs and we should see the first hatch towards the end of the first week in May.
03:05 Maya having a little break
Maya settles back down and at
04:18 Maya rises again
and flies off
04:19 33 arrives and takes over
05:44 33 still incubating
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17:25 33 arrives with a fish
33 takes over
Thank you for the new thread and updates Karen pleased that this nest is back on track after a wobbly start! Looking forward to the chicks and better weather to help them along!
Morning ALL - everything looking quite normal here. 33 been in a couple of times keeping Maya company as she incubates.
33 seems just to be bringing in a fish early evening but in a week or so when the first chick appears I'm sure that will all change.
Quick check back on today's events and not a lot happening - Maya and 33 continue to incubate the eggs with 33 keeping her company for a little bit then a later fish dinner.
16:25 33 enjoys a rest along side Maya
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18:13 33 arrives with a large fish
That’s what we want Karen, a nice easy nest to watch with things ticking over nicely.
thank you Glider - I actually meant to say that - ie and that is exactly as it should be, nothing happening - just the two of them peacefully taking turns incubating the eggs and resting before the chicks come!
Morning ALL
06:16 33 arrives and takes over from maya
07:53 Maya back incubating and joined by 33
33 soon flies off
09:09 Maya is calling
09:09 33 approaches with a fish
Maya flies off and 33 takes over
Good to see everything looking fine here - Maya seems in good health now and 33 is providing fish daily.
In a few days, we should see the first hatching - exciting times
meantime, 33 still staying close