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.
While Maya is off having her breakfish, 33 gets to work :-D
arrives with a stick
places and then a scrape
c - LRWT
What joy. The old Rutland blogs
Tiger Signature
33 continues to work hard bringing in sticks and building the nest.
Maya returns with the fish piece
She flies on and off a few times
33 remains in the nest for he has work to do :-D
I'm must go for a bit but am looking forward to seeing the result of his efforts later :-D
Hazel b said:What joy. The old Rutland blogs
Well done Hazel b/Tiger! Thank you very much
33 has just returned with another stick! At this rate we won't see much!!
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Birdies LG DU update.
Both back, (with a passing swan) soon the nest will be full of sticks and no room for them!
C - LRWT
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Thanks Catlady and Mike Another fortress well and truly started. Only Monty can compete.
Birdie's DU Summaries 2018 https://www.imagicat.com/
Thanks for updates.
Been watching off/on since 11:15.
I've not seen much other than a couple of matings which is good as all appears peaceful, and just as it should be, in the bay.
11:27 mating
12:22 mating
Appears quite windy and just now no sign of them. BBL
LOL - 33 trying out the nest cup
And so he should for in about 10 days time it is where he will be spending most of his time :-D