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.
Thank you Sheila and thank you for all your updates here and various other nests.
Good to see he bringing in sticks and hopefully he'll start up with some whoppers soon keeping the Queen of MB well fed
20 March 10:21
Maya continues to fish call
11:26 still calling
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20 March 13:07
Maya arrives with a large clump of straw
Beginning to feel excited seeing the nest taking shape and becoming cosy for those precious eggs
Thanks LAM for that info, interesting he didn't attempt to fish as it was a bit choppy at the weekend so the farm may have been easier.
Good to know you're looking out for him - if only he knew the fan club he has
20 March 13:26
Maya returns, calling - I wonder if 33 has a fish??
20 March 13:51
Maya had earlier taken off and soon 33 arrives
14:15 Maya on the nest and is still fish calling
Maya soon takes off up to the cam post
14:39 Back on the nest constantly calling
14:42 33 flies off hopefully away fishing
Along side poster's name, the date and time is now visible opposed to number of hours/days.
One fix I am pleased to see and seemingly other fixes including pagination will be rolled from 25 March!!
Dates and fix to be confirmed Monday
17:40 Maya on the nest screaming for fish - he must have one!!
17:39 FISH
off she goes with it
That’s great to see Karen, saves me forgetting to add date and time then having to go back to edit it in!
Great news thank you Karen.
Please can you advise what the best size is to use now for any photos.