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

Spring is in the Air…

There are definite signs of courtship behaviour, and starting to prepare for another brood in the spring.On arriving at the cathedral today, there was nobody to be seen.  A while later, both birds flew in together, him landing on his … Continue reading

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After the Snow

I’m relieved to say that both our birds survived the Big Freeze.  I popped around a couple of times during the snow, but last time only saw one of them which was a little worrying.  Today, I was in town … Continue reading

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Happy New Year!

A bright and sunny (if rather chilly) afternoon at Chichester Cathedral on New Year’s Day and both Mum and Dad are sitting close together on the south side of the spire.  After inspecting his ‘nails’ and a bit of a … Continue reading

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Still there!

A glorious afternoon to go out with the cameras and where else but Chichester to see our favourite peregrine couple.As we arrived she left the pinnacle on the SW where she was sunning herself to greet her mate as he … Continue reading

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Mesmerised by Snow

Yesterday, after our first snowfall, I popped down to check on our peregrines to see how they were reacting to it.  Dad was sitting on his usual high perch, then flew down onto the South pinnacle where he sat in … Continue reading

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Home Comforts

I guess our girl just likes it at home too much – she’s still there!  I’ve seen the two of them together on several occasions, and again yesterday, keeping each other company in their luxury penthouse suite on top of the … Continue reading

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Reluctant to leave Dad in charge!

Saturday was beautiful, so a visit to Chichester was the order of the day.  First stop the Cathedral – and there, as soon as we looked to the spire, was Dad in his usual place on the north face.  As I … Continue reading

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Anxious Mum

I arrived at the cathedral today to find dad flying around above the green.  It’s the first time I’ve seen one flying for several weeks – they sit still for hours!  After he landed, I walked around to see if I … Continue reading

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Bookends

Both parents are still enjoying each others company, despite the youngsters having left.  I frequently see them sitting together on the cathedral, often mirroring one another like bookends (that’s a sign of attraction isn’t it?  Bodes well for next year…).  Today … Continue reading

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Youngster on her travels

Yesterday our girl number 34 was spotted by another eager photographer over at Rottingdean enjoying herself and giving the pigeons something to think about by flying low enough for her ring number to be identified.  She picked a beautiful day … Continue reading

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