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.
© Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust
Here’s wishing Maya and Blue 33(11) a safe journey home and for another successful season.
Maya keeping busy preparing the nest while she waits
A strong and no doubt cold easterly wind today. Maya is looking around. The sound of the wind whistling thru the mic is almost intrusive against the call of a swan, and flapping as it raced to take off. Maya watched, and then took off. She could have been making her presence known to the unknowing swan, but any action was off camera.
11.50.28 she returned from the left, carrying a twig
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Both she and Laddie are wearing me out, and it's not going to get easier, is it?
I'm packing up for a while.
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No sign of Blue33 yet, Maya's keeping watch from the cam post
LAM said:Very pleased to see from the clip that Maya is making the nest cup more in the middle now instead of to the side
My very thought, LAM, but I haven't said anything for fear of jinxing
A token - Maya with carefully chosen materials in each foot
She's quite synced with Laddie - he flew off for the night @ 17:25 and Maya flew @ 17:30 less a couple of seconds.