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.
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Here’s wishing Maya and Blue 33(11) a safe journey home and for another successful season.
Geemeff said: is that an otter swimming by the nest?
I can't think what else it could be! Great spot and super zoom
I was trying to capture some of the frosty morning and got very cross with the intrusive logo - so much of the 'skyline' has to be cropped off
Blue waters @ 19:00:
IMAGICAT
Birdies LG DU update.
No posts today so I'll see if anything untoward (or indeed, unusually toward!) happened.
First changeover - Blue33 wsn't quite so frosty:
There has been a number of changeovers but I haven't seen a fish - up to about 11:20.
Richard B
Unknown said:18-31 and 45 secs second egg laid, no good picture as of yet
Lovely news, thanks Richard!
On scroll back, I took this just as she stood up at 18:31 39secs
Still awaiting official confirmation
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Clear view of the two eggs at 2054.
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