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.
No reporting for the 28th? I do hope (((everyone))) is well
A couple of bits to show the day went OK for our couple - first, Blue33 did a little showing off (I chopped it roughly, in great haste this morning):
Afternoon - successful mating:
Evening - Maya's final fly-off:
I think I saw a leg-ring when one came in late evening, suspicious:
IMAGICAT
Birdies LG DU update.
30 March
Is anyone in touch with KAREN? It's not like her to be away from her precious MB nest for so long.
The early morning seemed to go well - here are some samples...
33 came to the nest @ 05:15 and hung around for Maya for 40 minutes, whereupon he pounced on her:
A piece of matting:
This is not a duplicate of the one above:
08:35:
10:21:
Hello everyone
Just now is a very difficult time for me as sadly, my faithful Labrador, Dawn passed away peacefully on Monday. Of some comfort to me is that we have shared 12 wonderful years together and I would like to share some snaps of her.
For the time being I wont be around however in time I do look forward to catching up. Until then
Oh Karen, I'm so sorry for the loss of your faithful companion. Thank you for sharing a beautiful collage of pictures showcasing your beautiful Labrador. RIP over the Rainbow Bridge, Dawn. x
Dear Karen, I'm so very sorry for your loss
It's a sad time when you lose a family friend. I have lost both of my Dogs in the last 2 years..
All the best at this sad time.
Richard B