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.
33 returns with a large awkward stick
Maya helps out!
33 has flown
It will be interesting to see the nest later as I have a feeling 33 is going to be busy :-D
Morning Patily :-)
08:41 Maya flew off returning with a large clump of nesting material
and soon starts to break it up
This pair really work together!! 33 bringing in sticks building the exterior and Maya fetching nesting material for the interior. A real partnership.
scylla said:
Good morning!
Monochrome mating attempts
Nope!
Yep !!!
https://youtu.be/bMdu4WGz9i8
Then came GEEMEFF's above - we're set fine now
Yes it is a good morning Scylla, eggs in 17 days?
patily said:LOoked like33 just went to wash his toes He ceryainly flew very low over the water
He may have dipped his talons on the way out, he fetched a thin stick on the way back
IMAGICAT
33 has been gone some time so perhaps away fishing and Maya continues to prepare the nest
08:54
08:56
10:02 Maya is fish calling
Geemeff said:eggs in 17 days?
I read that but it's only just registered. Sooner, I hope!
Did I imagine a snap of a clump being flown in? Can't see it after refreshing but there's one on the nest. I do love clumps
EDIT - OK, it's there.
Scylla - 08:41 - a huge clump for you LOL
Meanwhile:
Maya just taken a quick break - perhaps badgering 33 to hand over the fish. I am presuming he has one as she has been calling and waiting ages on a share