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Great to know that both peregrines were there later in the afternoon.  We managed a picture of one in the early afternoon.  

I was watching both birds sunning themselves on the cathedral this afternoon, and quite a few people walked by, asking if they’re still around, is mum back yet, when will they have eggs, etc.  Well, as far as I can … Continue reading →

What a beautiful day! There’s blue sky, sunshine and both peregrines are in residence on the cathedral!!

I saw dad on his own in his usual spot on Tuesday afternoon, but no sign of mum.  Yesterday I again saw him, but sitting on the nest turret. I walked around to see if I could spot mum, and … Continue reading →

As we arrived at the Cathedral, we saw mum fly off towards the harbour obviously looking for a snack before bedtime. Dad had already been to get his.  At first we thought he was asleep but he was just sitting … Continue reading →

As dusk began to fall, last night, in a beautiful sunset our pair of peregrines were to be found on almost opposite sides of the cathedral spire.  Dad in his usual spot and mum almost diagonally opposite, up on the … Continue reading →

Today there was one lone juvenile sitting near the south west turret.  All the others, Mum and Dad, included had deserted the spire – or perhaps he had been left in charge!!  We took a picture – see below – … Continue reading →

There were high levels of excitement at the Cathedral yesterday. In recent days the Peregrine family have (with the exception of one reluctant juvenile) spent each morning away from the building, presumably involved in hunting lessons for the youngsters. During … Continue reading →

Dad surprised everybody by making a landing on the north side of the Cathedral looking very bedraggled this morning. He looked very much as though he had been soaked from head to tail, and then sat drying-off for a long … Continue reading →

Last night found Dad sitting high up on the spire with a feather sticking out of his ‘nose’ (see picture) – even after a speedy flight it had not become dislodged.The juveniles performed to perfection giving us several wonderful displays … Continue reading →