May 3
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It’s been a warm and sunny few days at the nature reserve, and our resident ospreys, Maya and 33(11), have been taking full advantage of the weather! The pair have been sharing incubation duties, giving us fantastic views of their four eggs during changeovers.
As we approach the expected hatching window - just over a week away - we’ll be keeping a close eye on the nest for those first exciting signs of activity. In the final days, Maya often becomes more restless, frequently checking the eggs as hatching nears.
The first clue that a chick is on its way? A tiny hole in the eggshell, created from the inside by the chick using its egg tooth, which is a small, sharp tool that acts like a built-in chisel. This fascinating feature falls off not long after the chick hatches.
Stay tuned for updates, or come and visit the Manton Bay nest in person at the Lyndon side of the nature reserve. We'll be open across the Bank Holiday weekend.
Picture 1 - 3H3 in flight - Rob Currie
