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.
13.38 intruder!
And immediately after the unringed female was seen off, Blue 33 asserted his rights:
Maya was taking a comfort break when Blue33 thought he'd incubate - but she was having none of it, he had to leave. It sounded as tho Maya wanted a fish at that time but she didn't get one - her stint was uninterrupted up to 01:45, which is as far as my last session goes.
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A lovely sunrise at MB this morning
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