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.
And she returns 15 minutes later without a fish! At least she looks a bit guilty..I hope she's stashing them someplace safe for later
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Mmm so sh'e being a greedy lady and not returning any of her meal to 33 - is that your meaning Bart?. Hopefully she ate it all and is building her body up for the egg laying - hopefully
Bart molenaar said:Hmm.. in 15 minutes time? Think she lost it (again) or stashed it (hopefully)
Whatever is happening, Maya doesn’t seem to be eating a lot of the fish presented these days.
This was a much earlier delivery than recent days, hope Blue33 goes fishing again today.
Afternoon ALL and thanks for all the updates.
No one around just now but lots more been done to the nest and even a bit a little greenery :-).
33 likes to keep busy and suppose he's enjoying the free time as soon he will be egg sitting LOL
There we go! Second fish of the day!
River Gwash have reported seeing Blue11, mate of Blue 25. Wonder if she’s got eggs from Blue 33 in production, wonder what Blue 11 will do with them - kick them overboard, I imagine. twitter.com/.../1640104255230017537