Chichester Peregrine Blog

All going well peregrines everywhere on a bright blustery day.

Peregrines mating on the Cathedral Spire

Although there is no picture we saw both peregrines at the Cathedral today and witnessed them mating twice …..this would appear to be quite early but is very normal…..they also seemed very interested in a sight they normally use as a larder and went no where near the nest turret!, Too slow for a mating shot…..or rather unprepared but a lovely flying shot to start the season!!

Peregrine flying

In the sunshine this afternoon just one peregrine on the cathedral – a very well fed peregrine!!

A stretch in the afternoon sun

It may of been cold but both of the Peregrines were resident in the sunshine on Saturdsy afternoon . The picture is of the female they were sitting quite close to one another as well.

Female Peregrine

On a cold and frosty morning two peregrines were present one adult and one juvenile.

Peregrine juvenile

Peregrine adult

It is quiet difficult to see the youngsters during the day now but they still come in to sleep on the Cathedral at night. The pictures below were taken one evening about two weeks after the RSPB had finished their viewing station. The youngsters learning the ropes!

Learning the ropes

Learning the ropes

Learning the ropes

Female 65 decided not to waste the food dropped earlier.  We had only just arrived and were treated to her having her ‘tea on the lawn’.  This is very unusual to see especially in such a confined space.  Glad to say all those who happened upon us were reverently quiet!!!

Tea on the lawn

After the hottest day of the year the flying was incredible

Awesome!

Incredible!

Wonderful!

On the cross to the sound of the bells!

Dad brought some food in and everyone wanted a piece of it including Mum.

Dad with his prize!