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.
River Gwash have posted 33 visited the fish farm and caught a small trout at 06:08.
Link to their Facebook Post
Maya and 33 back on the nest
33 joins Maya on the nest with a stick or two !!
Both on the nest -
mating
I must go out for a bit - dog walk
BBS
Maya has remained on the nest. 33 just been in - mated. 33 has flown, Maya stays and 33 has now returned.
I seem to recall last year 33 remained on the nest beside Maya when she laid her eggs.
33 flew off returning with a stick!
Few minutes later, attempted mating but Maya appeared to flip him off. 33 flown up to campost
I wonder if she's showing 'signs', Karen?
Maya is in the nest cup
I just came on to check if Maya was sitting yet Ha Ha.... Don't think we will have too long to wait.
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