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.
Copyright & Link to Webcam: © Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust
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.
Oh my, unringed on nest...MAYA?????? 15:58
She landed with a chirp
The trademark 'X' on the back of her head?
Up to the cam post
How wonderful, thanks Billy and Sandra!
2013 photos & vids here
eff37 on Flickr
Confirmed on Fb - she's back! Welcome home you beautiful girl!
What a wonderful surprise for Karen when she pops on!
How wonderful!! Thank you so much Sandra! Her fourteenth year!
Birdie's DU Summaries 2018 https://www.imagicat.com/
Wonderful!!! Welcome back dear Maya!
Welcome home Maya!
Set to Private, GEEMEFF :(((
IMAGICAT
Wonderful news on a horrible wet day
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My "Maya's return" effort - I've amplified the chirp umpteen times, to little effect :(((