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While the Cathedral bells tolled the 4 chicks of our peregrine family were ringed tonight.  After a hearty meal they were in for a surprise, when Graham Roberts and Phil turned up to cause mayhem for the adults and ring … Continue reading →

We had a disappointing start today – the electricity was down in the Cathedral, so we couldn’t get live views of the nest until mid afternoon.  When it came back on, the sun was out, and the chicks were all … Continue reading →

Pictures taken from RSPB video.

Our four little chicks aren’t even two weeks old, still fluffy, white and very wobbly, and yet they’re already showing signs of independence.  They’ve approximately trebled in size since hatching, and are already moving around, flapping their wings, preening (each … Continue reading →

Just thought you all might like to see a picture of Mum and Dad feeding the chicks – both aprents seem to be really camera -shy in this shot!!! Picture from RSPB video

Today we had exciting visitors – Red Kites!  A pair of them were flying very high in the thermals over the cathedral, along with a buzzard.  The peregrines didn’t take any notice because they were too high to be a … Continue reading →

On Thursday we were very excited to see something extraordinary going on in the nest.  For the first time, we saw both parents feeding the chicks together – normally one would feed while the other sits outside.  This time, they … Continue reading →

At one point in the afternoon a buzzard and a sparrowhawk were seen flying in the area at the same time, neither particularly aggressive – one parent went after each, and both mum and dad returned quickly to the cathedral. Later, … Continue reading →

The day started wonderfully, things were very amicable between mum and dad.  Mum started feeding the four youngsters, then allowed dad to feed them for a minute or two, before taking over to finish dishing out the meal. In  the … Continue reading →

The third and fourth eggs both hatched on Saturday morning, and had their first meal at 11.00, just an hour after the RSPB opened their public viewing area in the Cloisters Café at the Cathedral.  All chicks are doing well. Thanks … Continue reading →