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.
Flapping fish arrives at 17.34, keeps flapping til Maya departs with it at 17.41
The early bird catches the fish - Maya did at 05.47, had a look round, no Blue 33 yet, and left with it 14 seconds later.
Maya nestcupping over and over on the morning of the 18th:
I know the flapping fish has been well covered - did we register that she'd caught it and returned in 6 minutes?
IMAGICAT
19 March
Maya (I presume) flew in twice dangling a not-new-looking fish, didn't stay - no-one else seen:
EDIT
Just saw that she flew in sans fish @ 07:11 and has been nestorising..
Morning ALL and thanks for all the updates, captures and videos
Just now, Maya stands on the nest waiting on 33. Hopefully he arrives soon
Birdies LG DU update.
patily said:Come on 33 your lady is waiting
And so say all of us !!! Lovely to see you, PATILY - trust you are "as well as can be expected"