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.
Thank you for all that super coverage with photos, LAM !!!
I'm checking in hoping to see (((KAREN))) back in action - love and best wishes to you, Karen
16 April
Blue33 brought in another long stick - see how his effort was wasted
49s
Spider progress:
17 April
Intruder - unseen:
At last I found a FISH !!!
He left it on the side of the nest, Maya was not in the slightest interested so I must have missed an earlier fish, even tho I was trying very hard to find one :((( Up to a few minutes ago the fish was still there.
IMAGICAT
Maya and 33 just about half way through thekr incubation dutoes
C ROP
18 April
A very early changeover:
Blue33 doing his favourite thing:
No fish found, that's not to say there hasn't been one. More to check before the day is over.