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.
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Here’s wishing Maya and Blue 33(11) a safe journey home and for another successful season.
Thank you Alan.
Team zoomed in on it as Maya got up to check!
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Unknown said:First egg reported
I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw your post, ALAN but I know you're not a joker
Fuss-free delivery, as we would expect from Maya, at 11:45hr:
I can log off now, SYAL :)
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scylla said:I shan't be up till late this morning, probably?
Scylla If you can see capture 06..36;looks like TWO flying to nest, and the 33 lands,but both stand to protect.(see alongside stick above her head )
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Good morning, PATILY & KATE
I'm not as late as I thought I'd be.
SunnyKate2 said:Scylla If you can see capture 06..36;looks like TWO flying to nest, and the 33 lands,but both stand to protect.(see alongside stick above her head )
I can't follow what that means, Kate, but I'll see if I can extract the passage from this morning and hope it fits your bill
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Reflection on the water?
Hi Scylla. You did well... I think its TWO the first flys under the nest, and then both 33 and Maya are standing in defence mode
Just had a quick look back and I think you CORRECT !!!!!!!!! could be refelection