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.
Karen W said:webcams back up and two different views!!
In my mist I thought I'd made a mistake and done 2 the same! I expect we'll get some hinterland later
IMAGICAT
Birdies LG DU update.
I'm going to be "out of it" for the rest of the day - fingers crossed that my watchful friends here are treated to what they deserve
latest news
Webcam link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V08ET209nvU
Thank you, Karen. According to chat a short time ago, an Osprey was sighted at Eye Brook (about 14 miles south of Rutland)
A pleasure :) The Osprey sighted at Lagoon 4 was reported on the Osprey Sightings thread yesterday afternoon, maybe that's what the conversation was about? Keeping my eyes peeled as much as I can! lol
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