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The life of the famous Chichester Peregrines that live on the cathedral spire.

Clockwork

Dad is getting really good at this he must have done it before,breakfast and changeovers at the same time everyday. He always counts the eggs. Next it will be Breakfast in bed!!  

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Breakfast !!!

Dad doing an excellent job bringing in breakfast and giving Mum a break from sitting on the eggs.The picture shows Dad checking the eggs before he takes up his position on top of them. Well done Mum and Dad doing … Continue reading

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Dad is working hard

Dad is working hard to keep our mum happy. No ready meals yesterday he brought in 2 kills.  Perhaps he is trying to build up the larder so when the eggs hatch he won’t have to work so hard. It … Continue reading

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Another pair of peregrines?

More intruder peregrines have been sighted over our nest here in Chichester.  This would seem to be a more regular occurrence with the increase in population of peregrines in Sussex, which is due in no small measure to our prolific … Continue reading

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A very quiet day

All was quiet when we arrived at Chichester at lunchtime.  Dad had just taken over duty at the nest and Mum had gone for a spin and food.  Just before we left she returned to sit on the south side … Continue reading

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RSPB comes to town

A quiet day at The Cathedral for the peregrine family.  Yesterday was quite exciting with a persistant gull finally getting into the nest turret to the consternation of our female.  No harm was done but the gull was still in … Continue reading

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Mum asleep on the job!

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Webcam News

We now have a link from our front page to the Carnyx webcam on our family.  This year we have sound and as I write this I can still see a peregrine asleep on the nest.  Well done Carnyx it … Continue reading

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What a beautiful day

We arrived about midday to find Dad up on the top decoration of the south side of the spire from where he has an amazing view of the harbour.  He soon came down to a position just above the nest … Continue reading

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Latest update – 10.26 Sunday 25th March

There has just been a change over at the nest – Mum has returned and taken over from Dad.  He’s probably getting too hot now the sun is getting higher. There are definitely 4 eggs!!!

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