And here we go again
Brief history about Manton Bay:
The nest was first occupied by White 08(97) and Green 5N(04) in 2007 who 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 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 20 chicks.
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Here’s wishing Maya and Blue 33(11) a safe journey home and for another successful season.
Just mopping up the day - I see that before she went fishing Maya brought some straw - a quickie:
After Maya had left with her fish, the afternoon/evening got very wet.
IMAGICAT
Birdies LG DU update.
She flew up on the camera pole
Maya has remained on the nest good part of this morning just standing, looking around waiting on 33 as are we!
And a few minutes ago, a rest
Maya has now flown
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She was in first @ 05:58, just stood standing for a while (I did notice the other day, KORKY!).
Mike B said:MC. Check out 0732 when you are back. Corvids on the nest until Maya appears like a rocket from the shore line low left! They did not wait for her to get there!
That would have completely passed me by, MIKE - even knowing it was there I had to go back and re-search - thank you, ROP, for the timeline !!!
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As well as confirmation that Maya/5R's son, Blue 8F was the first to return 12 March, it is interesting to note that this will be Maya's 13th season at Rutland and they think she is about 15 years old!!
17 March - some snaps to show I love her
More little footfuls:
Earthy-rooty stuff:
Final fly-off for the day @ 17:20:
18 March
Maya started early @ 05:39:
She's been working on 'n off ever since:
Maya in the late afternoon sun C MB OSPREYS