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.
Unknown said:I seem to recall she's laid 4 eggs before. Someone will enlighten me (please) - and I think some years, all 4 have made it to fledge???
Hi Korky, twice they've successfully raised four to fledge - 2019 and 2020. Maya had previously to then laid 4 eggs, but the fourth died not long after hatching and I think it was the second chick who died, an accident on the nest.
Yes, and 4 fledged! I don't have the details to hand due to other commitments and knowing that KAREN will happily furnish them :)))
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WendyBartter said:Such amazing news! What is predicted hatching date now?
Hi Wendy, Maya's first hatch is usually around 39 days so we're looking at approx 12 May but with this pair anything goes lol
2013 photos & vids here
eff37 on Flickr
11:36 Maya has just returned with a large bunch of hay no doubt from the cattle feeders.
she nudges 33 off the eggs
and settles down to incubate
Another year of skinny cows lol
Unknown said:Another fantastic 4 for Maya
Just the reveal @ 08:08:
That is pretty special Karen for us to be able to watch a nest with 4 eggs. I’m quite sure they’ll make a great success of it as they are such a fantastic team. ️️
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.