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No major alarms were noted over the last few days. On Thursday the adult birds provided a remarkable five separate meals (at least) with Dad doing the majority of the hunting. Not to be outdone, Mum amazed those watching during … Continue reading →

There were scenes of celebration in the RSPB tent yesterday. For a couple of days nobody had seen all four chicks at once as the young birds apparently hid beneath the nest camera from the baking sun. Suddenly at 2pm … Continue reading →

What amazing weather this weekend!!!  Needless to say the youngsters were feeling the heat and for much of the time are hiding from the camera in the small amount of shade in the turret.  Mum and Dad continue to bring … Continue reading →

This photo was taken by Graham Roberts just before he put the rings on the chicks last night.

This evening there was pandemonium in the peregrine household as human beings appeared and took the chicks out of the nest to be weighed, measured and ringed.  For a while Mum was very upset (Dad disappeared very quickly – probably … Continue reading →

All done enough exercise for one day!!!

If you can not see the Chicks on the webcam do not panic they are growing fast and going walk about in their turret they are perfectly safe. It is very hard to imagine but the turret space has a large floor … Continue reading →

Food was brought in early afternoon, then it all went very quiet. A young Peregrine was seen high in the sky, which did make Dad get in the air and flex his Talons and Wings for a short while. Then … Continue reading →

A very quiet day today with everyone taking it easy. The chicks are growing well but Mum and Dad were just taking it easy. Well fed at lunch time, but I am sure Dad was trying to figure just how … Continue reading →

Just heard from Pete all normal again. He returned high from the north east, and has been off hunting bringing in a Starling. So peace returns to the Cathedral. Thanks again to Pete for keeping us informed.