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.
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Here’s wishing Maya and Blue 33(11) a safe journey home and for another successful season.
Still there!
Wonder if Blue33 has gone fishing? He’s left the rod behind! Lol
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Lynn L said:What is he like for his sticks!
He should have said "Job done" at the end of Day1 - he's now got it in a right mess... or did Maya contribute?
EDIT - Just seen that she did !!!
IMAGICAT
Maya flies to the nest, but is chased by another bird (big.. can’t tell what)She dips the water before reaching the nest... then 33 goes after the intruder..Also she lost her fish that 33 got her at 14:43...
https://ospreycam.net
Bart molenaar said:
Maya flies to the nest, but is chased by another Osprey (?)
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I don’t think it’s an Osprey - Is it a large gull thinking Maya had a fish?
Richard B
Thanks everyone for all the updates, captures and videos. Glider _ watching 33 with the sticks is hilarious and it was so nice to see a capture of the sunrise. Hopefully I'll be able to pop in a bit more in a couple of days. SYL
Threat detected in the early hours? Stayed hunched on the nest nearly 20 minutes:
The day's proceedings about to get going:
Blue 33 must’ve been dreaming about THAT stick last night. He was back on the case early this morning!
Pulling to one side. And with determination
and perseverance
a lift, a jiggle and a push
and down it goes with a clatter and a splash. Bye