Brief History of Manton Bay:
The nest at Manton Bay was first used in 2007 by White 08(97) and Green 5N(04) who successfully raised 2 chicks. In 2008 they paired again but the nest failed and in 2009 it 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 and Mrs 5R paired with a new mate, Blue 28(10) and laid 3 eggs. Blue 33(11) arrived determined to claim this nest and evicted Blue 28(10). Blue 33(11) kicked out the eggs and spent the remainder of the season bonding with Mrs 5R who was then officially named “Maya”.
In 2015 Maya and Blue 33(11) returned and to date have successfully raised 18 chicks including two broods of four the previous two seasons.
© Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust
Here’s wishing Maya and Blue 33(11) a safe journey home and for another successful season.
Latest Tweet from Rutland - "Cam is Live"
JaneV said:I wonder if the Canada Geese have been making a nesting attempt.
Can't see any holes as yet Jane which they usually make!
I expect we will get an update about the new camera system. I am assuming no wide angle cam so interesting as to how Rutland will be manning this.
Egyptian Geese? This camera can be moved. They were looking briefly at the base of the pole in the water a few days ago so I wonder if they have opted for only one camera this year.
Kind regards, Ann
They have stated they will post a webcam appeal update tomorrow.
As they appear to be able to move this cam it could be the view will depend on the operator??
Yes looking forward to an update and hearing all about it :-)
Cam movement during test.
scylla said:
...they had little look down below:
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How exciting !!!
Needless to say, I so miss the old setup - from which I used to have to semi-retire and admire KAREN's dedication and fortitude from a distance
I can't remember if Blue33 ever got picked up on another cam, but this will be the first time that Maya-Mrs5R's voice has ever been heard across the ether - here's to her swift and safe return
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