01/09/2026
WHERE IS MAYA?
Our much-admired female Osprey at the Manton Bay nest, Maya, flew off in an easterly direction about 10:15 this morning and hasn't returned. Has she finally left on migration?
Having spent the days since the two youngest chicks left (21st August) on her T-perch or on the nest calling for male 33 to bring her a fish, it's about the right time for her to head down to West Africa for her winter rest.
It only seems a short time time since she rocked up to the Manton Bay nest with a large trout, announcing her return, on 24th March. It has been wonderful to see her in good health again this year and we've enjoyed seeing her and 33 sharing some chick-free time together over the last week or so.
Male 33 is now cutting a lonely figure, sitting in his favourite poplar tree, as he builds up his strength for his own epic journey, probably departing in the next few days.
We'll keep you updated in case she is spotted again but, should this be the last we see of her this season, we hope for a safe migration. See you next March, Maya!
