This afternoon an amazing sight – A juvenile which had been hanging around for some time decided it was time to go for a take-over from this old couple. However, he had bitten off more than he could chew and was seen off in no uncertain terms by our Chichester peregrine. An amazing picture opportunity nearly missed by us as we were about to leave the cathedral.
All was very relaxed not long to go now, and the RSPB will be in Cloisters cafe in the morning, with live pictures of the nest. Here’s a little preview picture taken this am, and all is fine and dandy!! Janet and I will be over taking pictures this evening.
A couple of pictures from this evening.
There are now live pictures from the nest – just follow the link on Chichester peregrines’ Home page and enjoy!
What another beautiful day. We saw Mum and Dad (there was a change over at the nest) both looking well fed and very relaxed in spite of three buzzards circling to the south west of them for a while. Sources told us that she had spent 15 minutes turning her eggs and we are all looking forward to seeing them next weekend on the TV in Cloisters Cafe.
What beautiful weather. The skies were clear and not an aeroplane in sight – well only one little one looping the loop!! Both Mum and Dad were on nest duty and enjoying the sunshine alternately. Breakfast was a nice plump wood pigeon from the larder. A couple of visits by buzzards didn’t bother them the second one was seen off by some irate seagulls. Peace reigned. Thanks to David who was watching from 8.00 am and able to fill us in on breakfast. What a wonderful day!!
Sunday 11th – what a beautiful day! At one point there were over 50 people standing with us watching. First a sparrowhawk then a buzzard came to investigate – Dad soon sent them packing.Peace was restored and we were treated to a nest changeover so we could see Mum as she had a wash and brush-up and went for a bit of excercise.
Just to confirm there are 4 eggs and they will hatch about the 26 th april just after the RSPB arive on the 24 t h.
As far as we are aware there are 4 eggs and all is well he being the dutiful Dad while Mum sits on the eggs.No more to report will update in a week or sooner if any news.
The second egg was laid on Monday 22nd in the morning just before dawn. Dad’s keeping mum well fed on a diet of mostly starlings (they’ve been gathering and doing their murmurations over Chichester train station this winter, obviously nobody warned them about the resident peregrines!).
