Brief history: 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 ousted 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 paired up each year and to date have successfully raised 26 chicks.
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Links to previous threads can be found here
Maya & Blue 33(11) Arrival Dates can be found here
Manton Bay Nest Breeding Stats 2007 - Present can be found here
Here’s wishing Maya and Blue 33(11) a safe journey home and for another successful season.
18:35 Nightcam On - Wide Angle Nest
good to see a few ties in place
12 March
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06:26 EG has found its way back to the nest
06:44 Another view from the wide angle cam
I haven't seen the couple spend any time on the nest for several days. This one's been here a while, with one short break.
IMAGICAT
07:01 The pair of pied wagtails have now appeared
In 2018, it was on this day, 12 March that Maya was the first osprey to return home.
I wonder if we'll see her back today!
I do hope so! Or any day really... just want our girl home safe and sound for another season ... my eyes are leaking!
Off out for the day SYL
Unringed Osprey just landed