Chichester Peregrine Blog

So just for info …..with good information from our spotters on the ground they appear to be using N/E turret…no idea why but it still could be very much on ….This is the turret below the old ravens nest which they appear to be using as a food larder whether they can raise a family without a proper scrape with this odd weather and all the rain remains to be seen ….meanwhile we will leave both cameras running as it still could be early days as they have been seen mating over the last four days .
Will update if anything appears to change.
Photo courtesy of Ian Dunlin .Thank you Ian .

Chichester Peregrines 2024 season

So a little update….
Everything appears to be going on normally apart from the one fact at this moment they are not interested in their nest box. They are mating,talking with each other visiting other turrets and the old Ravens nest. We don’t know why…but it could be down to the terrible weather, there have been intruder Peregrines…..which is a big factor in unsettling our pair. I am very sure it’s the same female….she will be 11/12 years old so age could be a factor but the mating on a regular and sometimes several times in a day would point to all being well and normal with her. I am 90% certain the male is the same bird. We are still very hopeful we will have a family but it is unusual behaviour for the Chichester pair. The latest in the last 22 years that a first egg was laid is the 9th April so let’s stay positive and we will keep you informed as best we can….!!

Chichester Peregrines New Season

Might be slow going at the moment but we have had several intruders and all the bad weather must have had an effect on their lives……but ….Love is in the Air…..!!

Chichester Peregrines New Season….!!

Mum and Dad both around yesterday evening…..sitting quite close to each other….

Chichester Peregrines new season

Both birds in residence Dad has been in the box it’s a bit slow going but there has been a female intruder around ….plus let’s face it the weather has been awful apart from today so I think they are behind the last few years but we saw some positive stuff today…..so we’re staying positive….Dad in the nest this pm…..!!

Chichester Peregrines new Season

So going live tomorrow I will try to aim for 8.00am but there are several jobs to do before it can go live so bear with it if it’s a little after that time. Please don’t forget the cameras will be very quiet at the beginning but as we go on they will visit more and more ……get ready to enjoy…..!!!

Chichester Peregrines Cameras go live….!!

Planning to go live with the Cameras on Friday …..I will keep you all informed….Exciting times…..!!!

Chichester Peregrines Cameras going live….!!

One of his first visits to the nest box doing his routine maintenance early this am ….Camera in night mode hence black and white ….We are working hard to try to get the cameras live to the public inside the next week….in the mean time enjoy a little preview……!!!

CAMERA AND OPEN DAY UPDATE
Peregrine open days will take place this year from 5th June -7th July inclusive. We will be taking Mondays and Tuesdays off . The cameras are now installed in has taken longer than usual due to various technical issues…..including problems with electrics and installing the cameras. Both are now installed and the picture quality is stunning…..I think well worth the wait…..We are monitoring now to make sure we have a stable platform.We hope to go live with the Cameras in the next week.I will keep you all informed.The picture is Dad high on the Cathedral last Friday.

Chichester Peregrines

Quick Look at the Cathedral saw Mum on her way out hunting with a very determined look on her face….Taken this am in glorious Sunshine after the dreadful weather of the night before…..!!

Chichester Peregrines