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.
http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/things-to-do/wildlife-webcams/loch-of-lowes/
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Richard B
13.00: Unseen intruder alert
Morning ALL and thanks for all the updates
06:50 Maya and 33 have been on the nest for some time just standing around
close up
06:54 33 flew off returning with a stick!! He has started building :-)
As I type, he is off again perhaps fishing??
Good morning!
Monochrome mating attempts
Nope!
Yep !!!
.Then came GEEMEFF's above - we're set fine now
,
IMAGICAT
06:58 33 quickly returns. No fish - just another stick
Such a lovely scene to see them both settling in.
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EJ's Memorial Balgavies Loch Ospreys 2023
Hi Mary, it is lovely seeing them both.
Meanwhile
07:41 Mating
07:52 Maya and 33 remain on the nest, Maya preening and 33 enjoying the view
As I type, 33 has flown