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.
Richard B
I hate it when a special pic or post gets BOPS'd
patily said:
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Unknown said:Must be due third egg anytime
From scroll back. Three eggs seen at 21:27
Edit: I should have scrolled back further!
Two eggs on view at 19:29
She did 'shudder' for a little while prior to 19:36. Not sure if three are in view here or not? Possibly behind the left egg?
Maya rose from her position at 20:41 to reveal three
©L&RWT
Rutland announce time as c20.30. Best view of the eggs is at 20.40.
Sandra P said:Thanks Geemeff! :)
Any bets on egg number 4 on the 9th??
Well spotted Sandra - 21.27
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