Brief history of 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”. Since 2015, Maya and Blue 33(11) have returned reuniting their partnership and to date have successfully raised 23 chicks.
© Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust
Here’s wishing Maya and Blue 33(11) a safe journey home and for another successful season.
Unknown said:Rutland have confirmed on FB it is 25(10)
Thank you, AG! I could have sworn it was 30-something but female. It's lovely to see 25 safely back, anyway ♥
Video on the way.
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Karen W said:It was funny the year she was on the nest and 33 arrived. He soon brought her a fish and then Maya arrived. Total confusion lol Blue 25 quickly took off with the fish and 33 refused to go and get another leaving poor Maya to go catch her own. Wonderful memories.
While we are waiting
I could have edited this shorter:
Karen W said:I'm always amazed, and appreciative, at how you retrieve all those videos.
As long as I have a clue to the title, Karen... YouTube have now taken away "search by date", the buggaz, one more useful feature removed
Well !!! Look what I missed during Blue25's visit this lunchtime - thank you GLIDER
It's quarter speed, but still gone all too soon.