Chichester Peregrine Blog

Mum does a high speed pass …….she must be very proud………

High speed pass

As of 9am this morning all 4 Juveniles are accounted for and safely installed on the cathedral tower and spire …..well done everybody……let’s hope it all calms down a little now….the weather is mainly set fair which will help……No more surprises on my birthday please……!!

Practicing a jump

Our juveniles this year seem to be fascinated by the ground – last night 2 were rescued and returned to the cathedral by Graham who rings our chicks. All 4 are safe and well.

Last evening we saw 3 juveniles – numbers 80 (after her little early morning trip to the shops!!) and 93,  the other one was shy and didn’t show the number.  Mum tried to tempt 80 with some food and then took it to the ledge where 93 was sitting.  At one point there were 2 peregrines on the Bell Tower.

Mum and 80

93 one of the boys

Two on the Bell Tower

Many apologies … after our first post telling you the numbers and sexes we had in advertantly swapped the numbers around.  We have put that right now so all posts are correct!

Wow……….what an evening……..Two fledged 93 and 94………..both boys………!!

Exercising wings……..

Our boy 93

First to go is number 93 our little boy……..

Our boy

The second chick is down on the ramparts…..no major flight just enjoying the view….very normal behaviour when they are fledging….all will be fed and cared for during the whole of this process by the parents…….It’s number 80 one of the girls….

Little Girl

All is well as we all wait for them to fledge……Mum still brings in food……

Food

Food comes in …..chick tempted back to nest turret…….well not quite …….hunting round the cathedral. ….and the pidgeon looks on ……..not in awe……..

Temptation