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.
What a tease she is lol
just a couple of glimpses
so difficult to capture
couple of glimpses
33 has taken off. Hopefully he has gone fishing and Maya is hungry as then we'll get a good look
33 has arrived.
Along with the rest of us, he wants a proper look lol
Just noticed that 33 does have a partial fish in his talons
33 has flown off with the fish - shame he couldn't coax her up
33 is back and forth lol
I've a feeling he's going to nudge her up
lol Maya rises a little and look at 33 - eyes down
head down having a look
awww
Hopefully she will let us see soon :-)