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.
http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/things-to-do/wildlife-webcams/loch-of-lowes/
RSPB Giving Nature a Home
Just a moment ago C MBOspreys
Heli-dancing. Yesterday I saw Blue 33 doing something unusual - he hovered above Maya flying in place like a cross between sky-dancing and helicoptering so I’ve called it heli-dancing. The weather was absolutely atrocious - poor birds! - the sleet was coming inside the hide and my hands were so frozen I could hardly operate the camera so I’ve taken the best bits and amalgamated them into one video.
01 April
Some of Egg#1's unpleasant day!
I'm not staying up to try to post any more.
Let's hope returners to other nests will greet me later
IMAGICAT
Birdie's DU Summaries 2018 https://www.imagicat.com/
LOL, as soon as I press 'reply' 33 returns - no fish, just a stick which creates a spot of havoc. Disappointment all round!!
Maya isn't happy. She continues to call, and 14.23 33 takes off!!
© L&RWT ROP
Perhaps a visit to specsavers is required, but - is that an otter swimming by the nest? I zoomed in on the swimmer.