This afternoon at 2.45pm the first male peregrine no. 69 fledged. He made a crash landing on the roof of Iceland in South Street. We were very worried because the roof has a considerable amount of netting on it. Luckily he got off safely and returned to the cathedral. We were there to catch the whole sequence of events.
No 69 a little boy
Iceland roof
Just incredible how the chicks have grown with the camera off for a few days.
Big chicks!
Boy have they grown…..about two weeks till they begin to fledge.
The camera is currently offline. We understand it will require a visit from Carnyx to put the problem right.
Last night the Chicks were ringed as usual by Graham Roberts. Below are pictures taken on the night by Luke Dray capturing the moment brilliantly. Thanks to Graham, Luke, and the Cathedral staff.
All four
Really………
Being weighed
Really good pictures Luke thank you for all your help!
Just before they were ringed Mum brought in a snack. As we said yesterday evening the chicks are One girl and Three boys .The ring numbers are as ollows…..
Left Leg: Black 66 Female Weight: 890g
Left Leg: Black 67 Male Weight: 660g
Left Leg: Black 68 Male Weight: 635g
Left Leg: Black 69 Male Weight: 670g
Snack
The chicks were ringed this evening there are three boys and one girl.
Ringing!
Early this evening we went to the plucking station selected a morsel and took it into the children.
Took for the kids!
I could see it coming ….walk about !
Walk about!
