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

Seeing off the opposition

Around 11.30 this morning he started making a terrific sqwauking and looking skyward.  Plently of angry posing and lots of angry noise until we saw the reason – another peregrine!!!  As it got close he took off after it like … Continue reading

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Evasive Action Leads to Takeover

After disappearing in a northerly direction for 10 minutes, dad returned at 13.25 with lunch.  It’s a sad fact that peregrines are not vegetarians – they eat other birds (I don’t like that much either, but there you have it … Continue reading

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Sparrowhawk Came to Visit

Early this afternoon a sparrowhawk lazily circled around the north side of the cathedral for a minute or so.  Surprisingly, both peregrines sat quietly on their perches, neither batting an eyelid at the arrival of their visitor.

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And again…strike 3

I arrived a little earlier today, at 4.45 I was just in time to see mum leave the nest to sit on a pinnacle, and dad go into the turret.  After a couple of minutes, he flew out, round in … Continue reading

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Oooh er – not long to wait now!

After sitting quiety and enjoying the sunset for a while, our man popped into the nest turret, closely watched by the missus.  She went to join him, sitting on top of the turret while they had a quiet chat.  Shortly … Continue reading

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Buttering up the Missus

Our chap is doing his bit to win over his lady.  On Monday evening, he was seen bringing a large portion of food in to her while she waited in the nest turrett.  After a brief squabble, she flew to … Continue reading

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February 27th 2009

With a nice clean nestbox the pair are definitely getting ready for a new family!! The male is already being ‘henpecked’ and the female a lot more vocal.

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One of the family from 2002

This is a female from the family who fledged in 2002 She was seen in december 2008 She was looking very fit and well and now has her own partner. We will keep an eye on her as the season progresses .

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They are both back!!!

Both birds have been seen around the cathedral since the 6th of December. They both look fit and well.

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Chichester Peregrines Spring 2009

They’re Back!!! OFF WE GO AGAIN.

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