We may not have seen our little male make his first flight yesterday but we did see a food pass. Not in mid-air of course but our feisty little male took the starling from his Dad and then ‘covered’ it in the manner of a peregrine protecting its food.
First I screamed at Dad that I am hungry
Then I went and took the food from him
He flew off with nothing – this is mine!!
Fledgling is now very near on a beautiful Sunday morning with the festival of speed on at goodwood the young male peregrine is very close to his first flight. Exercising wings on top of the turret , and very soon will rival the top speed of any of the super cars at goodwood.
Stretching wings
Ready to go!
The young male through a scope. He has also been sitting on top of the nest box. Views of the female wing flapping have also been seen from ground level. This is the first time we have seen a chick off a screen (apart from ringing)!
By Lauren Terry (RSPB)
It seems the male was not going to be outdone by his sister and has made the leap to go outside the turret. Maybe a first flight later?
Looks like our girl is nearly ready to fly the nest – she’s been in the castellation and had a look at the big wide world but then thought better of it and hopped back into the safety of the nest.
Our girl takes a look outside the turret
Then jumps back to safety of the nest
As they grow bigger there is not much to do at the moment in between food so it’s always worth keeping an eye open for it. They are now getting very vocal as well and can clearly be heard from the ground.
Just waiting
A new gallery of Photographs of Mum in confusion while her chicks were being ringed. Some amazing flying on this evening!!!
Dad stayed out of the way until it was all over then brought in a snack – a starling!!
How quickly the chicks grow – their feathers are already starting to show!
One popped out!
Stunning pics of Mum going crazy while the chicks are ringed. Dad stayed well out of it and didn’t show his face until all was finished, but at least he brought in some food in the form of a starling.
Distraught Mum
Our feisty little girl
More pics to follow in a new gallery.
