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 it goes on.. and on.. and on..Either they are expecting some snow.. or they are already hiding the third egg..
I mean... I spy, I spy with my little eye..
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Big fish for Maya. 33 didn't eat much of it.. and Maya didn't bring anything back later
First glimpse of 3rd egg, 33 was visiting from 6.52 to 6.59.. and I guess it must be layed somewhere during that period
Oh fantastic news, well done Maya! She won the egg race! lol
Morning ALL
Soggy start to the day
06:23
06:51 Maya rises, 2 eggs
06:55 33 joins Maya
Maya is laying her third egg!!
07:03 Maya rises and its the magic number - Egg #3
close up
Video of first glimpse of egg
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Yes, everyone - it is fantastic news and as we always wonder - is this it or will there be a fourth?? Personally I think 3 is plenty but they know best :-)
Quick scroll back to catch up on today :
09:00 still raining and Maya sits tight on what is a horrible day
10:00 more of the same
11:01 no change
12:08 and the misery continues
12:22 33 stands along side Maya
12:47 looking a bit brighter and Maya rises off the eggs
Maya takes a break as 33 takes over
13:07 Maya doesn't stay away long and gets back on the eggs joined by 33
16:56 33 is staying close
18:08 what a day for Maya
18:48 raining again, Maya keeps her head down protecting her precious eggs