Monthly Archives: March 2011

Getting down to business

They’ve been seen mating!  Mum hasn’t yet settled into her scrape, but it certainly won’t be long before she does.  We’ll be monitoring closely and keeping you informed when anything exciting happens, eggs appearing etc…

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Getting excited

Both birds seem to be getting rather excited and twitchy.  Over the last week or so, I’ve seen them both on the nest turret, popping inside, and sitting on a pinnacle above looking in.  Yesterday, dad was squawking and fidgety, … Continue reading

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False alarm

Both Mum and Dad were sunning themselves on the Cathedral late yesterday afternoon.  Mum inspected the nest turret and Dad watched with interest and then disappeared from her prying eyes by perching on the ledge below the south west turret … Continue reading

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Getting broody

Mum has been sitting on the nest turret, while dad looks on from his perch high on the spire.  I haven’t seen her on there all winter, so I guess she’s starting to get a bit broody…

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