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.
33 has been more relaxed the last few minutes and female at the back is preening and hiding her ring. Oh, mating attempt? (Was typing--sorry--he was flying off just as I got back to the cam). Her ring does look like 25.
Kind regards, Ann
9:18 He's flown
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So wonderful to see 33 home, I hope Maya follows soon. Thank you all for your captures and posts.
It would be so fab if all our known birds arrive back safely this season, don’t think I could go through another season like the last.
Was just thinking SCYLLA, Patily, this will be our tenth season, we all arrived here in 2011 I believe, such happy memories of that season with Bynack and Tore.
EJ's Memorial Balgavies Loch Ospreys 2023
Birdies LG DU update.
9:59 She's flown
10:00 And she's back!
Incoming
10:08 B33 in with a fish
Birdie's DU Summaries 2018 https://www.imagicat.com/
Gratefully received