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.
IMAGICAT
Morning ALL and thanks for the earlier updates/captures.
Maya and 33 have been around and there has been a couple of matings
07:12
07:57
and just now - Maya and 33 very settled, just looking around
As I type, 33 has flown and Maya is fiddling with sticks in the nest cup
Birdies LG DU update.
Maya continues working on the nest cup
it is looking good
Off out for a bit - BBL
Someone around - Maya and 33 looking overhead/mantling
No intrusions and Maya and 33 settled.
Few minutes later, mating
33 flew off returned with some straw then off again and has returned with a small stick - well small for him :-D
Last year Maya arrived back 14 March followed by 33 on the 23 March. The first egg was laid 2 April so from mating to laying was 10 days.
Both arrived back this year 16 March and if 10 days is her normal then we can expect to see the first egg laid anytime from 26 March – this coming Thursday.
Eggciting :-)
Just noticed there has been a blog!
Link to "The stars of the show return"