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.
ROTFL Alan :-D
Quite dull and misty here now but it is not deterring 33 from his work
the sticks keep coming in
and placing them
33 having a rest and look around
Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust
Maya now seeing to the interior returning with clumps of nesting material
and beds in it
She is off again!
Birdies LG DU update.
Weather has been horrible here today but it hasn't stopped Blue 33 continue to build the nest !!
A record of his progress so far from arrival until end of Day 3
Kind regards, Ann
A nest presence was required, I could see no sign of an intruder.
After this s/he flew up out of the picture but there was no bounce to indicate a perch landing.
IMAGICAT