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.
Fantastic news- first egg for 2022! Despite the atrocious weather at Rutland, Maya laid her first egg just before midnight 31st March!
Geemeff said:Despite the atrocious weather at Rutland, Maya laid her first egg just before midnight 31st March!
It was a bit before that, GEEMEFF, and if you hadn't been in such a hurry you wouldn't have BOPS'd my laying vid.
AND Blue33's visit and all my slogged-over gems on the previous page
But I still love you
IMAGICAT
C ROP
scylla said:
Blue33's first visit - just as well I didn't try to hold my breath!
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I know Scylla - thought he was never going to take over incubation. Thank you for all your hard slog in the middle of the night producing videos of the event.
I thought this was a cute moment - when 33(11) looked down at his first egg.
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Geemeff said:Fantastic news- first egg for 2022!
Great news. Although I thought for a moment it was an April Fool
Congratulations to Maya, 33 and Rutland Ospreys- great news indeed And commiserations Karen. So sorry to hear the news, which I caught late. (oh the heart ache .. be very gentle with yourself)
Geemeff said: Despite the atrocious weather at Rutland, Maya laid her first egg just before midnight 31st March!
That’s terrible! Sorry Scylla I blame poor wifi signal hiding previous messages! I gave your laying video a like on YouTube, am I forgiven?
Rutland have just confirmed time as 23.49
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