Today 53 and 55 took their first flights and joined their brother 54 in the big wide world. So now we have 2 boys in the air and one girl. Another juvenile was flying today but unfortunately no one was able to see the ring, so you never know it might have been the other girl (56) or perhaps it was 54 (boy) practising again.
Here are photographs of 53 and 55. More to follow in June gallery.
It might not look like it now but one or more of these ‘guys’ has been experimenting with jumping onto the parapet – so fledging soon?
After a long sleep it’s time for lunch so now we have to wait.
It is now becoming very clear that we have girls and boys the two on the left are so much bigger than the one on the right. Females are always bigger so it really looks like Graham’s second thoughts were right. It really looks like two boys and two girls.
All the plumage is growing well now.
Yesterday there were sparrow hawks and buzzards and a kite flying overhead. Amazing viewing at Chichester Cathedral!
Our chicks are turning into juveniles. Now the feathers are really coming through they are looking like peregrines.
This afternoon Mum and Dad together managed to knock a juvenile male buzzard out of the sky as it was too close to their family. The buzzard landed on the ground near the cathedral and was rescued by the RSPB who took it to a wildlife expert for treatment as he was somewhat dazed.
Well done Mum and Dad and well done to all those who helped retrieve the buzzard.
Hey guys it look like my babies have grown!! How small does Dad look now!
Some of you may have noticed that the chicks as spending more time out of camera shot. Some of this is due to the ‘smelly’ nature of the nest now and some to keep out of the sun, but also because the parents are encouraging them to leave the nest. We are sorry if this means you can’t see what is going on but very soon they will fledge and then if you can get to the cathedral it is a wonderful sight.
See you there hopefully!
