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.
33 clutching fish There has been a changeover but the fish has been left on the side of the nest Maya obviously not hungry
C ROP
Just realized I would be able to find that on scroll back
patily said:Just realized I would be able to find that on scroll back
That would have taken me half a day, PATILY !!!
A quick look at the 20th and I didn't find a fish again - but here was Blue33 plonking a stick on Maya's back:
IMAGICAT
Maya peacefully incubating when 33(11) lands and tries to prise her off the eggs LOL
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Naughty Blue33 - poor Maya!
Good grief!
Not a big stick, but another assault !!!