MANTON BAY NEST
The nest was first occupied IN 2007  by White 08(97) and Green 5N(04) who raised 2 chicks that were ringed White YK and White YP.  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, 5 of which have since returned to Rutland Water.  In 2014 Green 5R(04) failed to return and Mrs 5R  as she was known paired with a new mate, Blue 28(10) and laid 3 eggs.  Blue 33(11) arrived and decided to claim this nest and ousted Blue 28(10), Blue 33(11) then kicked out the eggs, which is the final action in securing ownership of the nest, he then 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 34 chicks. 

NEST OCCPANTS

MAYA’S STATS

MAYA’S DESCENDANTS

NEST RECORDS

(C) Caroline Woodley/ Rose Rainsford

5N(04)

GREEN 5R(04) INCUBATING

BLUE 28(10)

MAYA

BLUE 33(11)