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.
FISH @ 17:37
short video of 33's delivery and Maya flying off with it (was freezing quite a bit :-( )
And just now - 33 having a good scrape!
and again LOL
Maya returned with the fish which was quickly taken by 33 who flew off with it
Nightcam has just come on and Maya and 33 on the nest
Morning ALL -
It is now Day 12 and no sign of any egg!
the early morning view
Birdies LG DU update.
33 has arrived and double checking!
Good Morning All
Maya has been sitting down for the last 5 minutes - is she about to drop her first egg :-)
EDIT: She has been lying down now for almost 10 minutes, maybe we won't see anything until 33 comes to the nest.
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EJ's Memorial Balgavies Loch Ospreys 2023
Morning Mike & Mary The angle makes it difficult to tell but I think it is 33 in the nest just now who settled down after arriving on the nest at 06:08 as above.