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.
Maya flew off and then returned. Both again mantling and now 33 has taken off giving chase
Intruder back - Maya defensive and mantling
Edit: threat passes quickly and Maya settles and fiddles about in the nest.
11:06 She has flown - ENS
Both returned to the nest and a successful mating
33 has flown - Maya remains on the nest.
Another mating
It is my understanding that mating increases prior to laying. I am sure someone will kindly advise if I have misunderstood that :-)
Birdies LG DU update.
FISH @ 13:34
33 arriving with a lovely headless fish in talon
taken by Maya
and off she goes with it
another mating
Certainly looking very snug in the new nest. I think it's pretty much finished for now.
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Richard B
Here's that beautiful sunset light again.