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.
16 March
05:00
Blue33 flew in just after Maya and landed sideways, Maya tipped him off:
Two minutes later she flew up to the campost, 33 remained on the nest dozing.
IMAGICAT
16 March 06:52
Morning Scylla & ALL - lovely sunrise this morning
05:47 Mating
05:58
06:12 Mays remains waiting on breakfast, flying off a minute later
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Thanks Karen and all, just saw the peaceful swans gliding by awh!
16 March 10:15
Maya has been consistently fish calling. 33 arrives empty taloned.
Bit concerned about 33, no fish delivery since the 14th and not much nest building which could be down to windy weather yesterday.
Hopefully gets back to his old self today
10:22 33 arrives empty taloned
10:28 33 settles beside Maya
Maya calls and preens while 33 dozes
16 March 11:25
33 took off returning with a stick
11:28 33 has a nest scrape
11:29 Maya brings one in too
11:30 Can see Maya skimming the water for sticks
and in she comes
16.03.24. 11.38
Thanks Karen, hope 33 is alright. Maybe still recovering from the long journey.
He just looks tired Glider - I think the wind may have taken its toll especially after the long journey home. He has brought in a stick and nest scrape but imo still looking dozy.
16 March 11:28
Maya continues to fish call
12:31 33 has flown - is he fishing, stick or perhaps for some peace ???
16 March 12:33
33 returns with a large stick :-D
12:34 Mating
Maya back and shouting for fish
33 leaves, circles
and mates before leaving, hope he is away for a meal for Maya
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.