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.
Hope you are holding up {{{Karen}}} - we are sorely missing you
IMAGICAT
10 April
All looks OK.
Blue33 warded off an unseen intruder, gave us a chance to see brightly colour egg:
Cosy:
11 April
Blue33 trying to be persuasive with a small clump:
I thought I'd never find a fish - can't swear that this was the first of the day, but anyway it was a headless whopper - this is Maya, having taken careful hold of it, about to fly:
A MaryGK sunrise.
Copyright LRWT/ROP
Birdies LG DU update.
12 April
Blue33 relieving Maya in the afternoon:
I lost 6 hours due to Windows seize-up, don't have a fish.
13 April
This spider had a lot of strands on the go at one stage, I hope it doesn't get carried away - or maybe I do!
Maya relieving Blue33 this morning: