Manton Bay Nest Summary
The Manton Bay nest was first used in 2007 by White 08(97) and Green 5N(04) who successfully raised 2 chicks. They paired again in 2008 but the nest failed and in 2009 the nest was unused.
In 2010 a new pair, Green 5R(04) and an unringed female nicknamed Mrs 5R, took up residence and over the next four years successfully raised 11 chicks.
Green 5R(04) failed to return in 2014 resulting Mrs 5R took a new mate, Blue 28(10) and laid 3 eggs. Blue 33(11) arrived determined to claim this nest and succeeded removing Blue 28(10) and kicking out the eggs. Mrs 5R was officially named “Maya” and she spent the remainder of the year bonding with Blue 33(11).
In 2015, Maya and Blue 33(11) returned and to date have successfully raised 14 chicks including a brood of four last year - the first time seen on a public webcam. It was a pure joy to watch and a summary of the 2019 season can be viewed here.
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Maya, for the second successive year, was the first osprey to return home last season arriving on March 14 and was reunited once more with Blue 33(11) when he returned on March 23.
Will she be first back again this year?
Time will tell but I am sure you will all join me in wishing Maya and Blue 33(11) a safe journey home and for another successful season.
Hi Patily – lovely to see you. Sorry to read you are not feeling so great but hopefully you will do so soon. Likewise, I can’t wait on them coming back – starting to get excited especially as Alan Petrie reported some sightings at Gibraltar so they’re on their way!
There has been no new blogs however, as I had registered for newsletters, I received some news which I posted on the Rutland thread 26 February which basically is just introducing this year’s team. Here is a link for you.
Also, on the Rutland thread, in case you have not seen it, fantastic news posted by Alison Copland that Blue 056 from last season has been sighted a few times in the Gambia. Here is a link to her post
Sorry, I don't know anything about 30(05) but if I find out anything, I'll let you know :-)
Last year at this time the webcam was up and running and we were busy commenting about the EGs.
Glaslyn and Lowes are up so hopefully LRWT's techie guys get a move on so any issues can be resolved and staff trained how to use the equipment before the season starts.
BTW .... Alan has not long reported a sighting in Norfork!!
Kind regards, Ann
Birdies LG DU update.