tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post2050987882597349696..comments2024-03-18T20:43:21.093+00:00Comments on Derby Cathedral Peregrine Project - 2024: Ringing DayPeregrine Project Member (Nick M.)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08206815980511978659noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-29654013686687818672014-06-11T06:47:44.086+01:002014-06-11T06:47:44.086+01:00Nick, could you please give us any update as I can...Nick, could you please give us any update as I can't find any more on blog since you said on ringing day 23/5 :-<br />"Ant, our ringer, has suggested that this year we have two males and a female. More on which is which, and what ring number they each have later on in the week." Are you any nearer to being able to enlighten us? Kind Regards Norma (Heanor)Normanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-71388346863843808742014-06-01T10:45:12.401+01:002014-06-01T10:45:12.401+01:00Just wondered what falcon is doing this morning. ...Just wondered what falcon is doing this morning. She in corner all fanned out while chicks are in other corner<br />Julianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-57386422870731820982014-05-31T12:59:03.237+01:002014-05-31T12:59:03.237+01:00So, now we know! It's funny how our minds wond...So, now we know! It's funny how our minds wonder and ponder such things when events in the scrape are calm.<br /><br />Lovely flckr images from Kate show the chicks new feathers clearly. All too soon now, they will become transformed, from cute gawky chick, to the dazzling work of art that defines the peregrines form and breathtaking beauty.<br /><br />Another greedy feed taking place with three demanding chicks all looking chubby, charming and very cheeky! <br /><br />Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17318770820387442456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-91901550152303673212014-05-31T07:07:32.411+01:002014-05-31T07:07:32.411+01:00Thank you Sue and NickB
Mystery of the flat piece ...Thank you Sue and NickB<br />Mystery of the flat piece solved CHOL:):)<br />Hope the Watch point is successful today, Derby just a tad tooooo far for me!!!!!<br />All being fed on the slate side at the moment.Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-90614495457472049642014-05-30T21:26:25.535+01:002014-05-30T21:26:25.535+01:00Don't forget there's a watch point tomorro...Don't forget there's a watch point tomorrow - Saturday 31st May so, whether you've been before or not, please do come down to Derby and see the peregrines 'for real'....assuming it's not pouring with rain!<br />Walk to the back (east) of the cathedral and you'll find a grassy area called the Green. Our trusty volunteers plus Ian Layton, our Engagement Oficer will be on there with telescopes for you to look through from roughly 10.30 to 1.30.<br />Nick B (DWT)Nick B (DWT)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-61005751132366967422014-05-30T21:22:53.509+01:002014-05-30T21:22:53.509+01:00Hi Sue et al; the substrate on the 'far' s...Hi Sue et al; the substrate on the 'far' side of the tray is indeed slate pieces. We wanted the birds to nest on the left hand side of the platform because the better, zoom camera faced that side...so knowing the female would prefer a gravelly substrate on which to lay eggs we put that on the left and pieces of slate on the right. It worked a treat and she has always laid on the left (as you face the tower).<br />The sides of the platform are all wood/marine ply so in fact there is no lead anywhere.<br />Hope that solved the queries.<br />Nick B (DWT)Nick B (DWT)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-74937440707252359722014-05-30T17:58:18.143+01:002014-05-30T17:58:18.143+01:00I think I may be able to help a bit with the quest...I think I may be able to help a bit with the question concerning material on the floor of the platform. Thankfully, I've never had to abseil and get "up close and personal" to the real thing, but in the window of the cathedral shop (just over the road from the front entrance of the cathedral) is a full size replica of the platform. (Made by Mr M some time ago when he was working out where best to put one of the new cameras - Mrs M had to put up with it "gracing" her front room for some time) on the one side is some regular gravel and on the other some much larger chunks made of a slate-like material. I don't recall why the project decide to give the birds this choice but I have a feeling that if you dig back far enough into the background info, it'll tell you. Failing that, Mr B might put us all out of our agony and tell us! I can confirm it's definitely not lead.<br />As I was just looking at the cams, I saw that "slatey" side is a thorough filthy disgraceful mess with a massive heap of feathers and a swarm of flies buzzing around! YukSue Hetheringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13083609959430781367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-50534089543491146052014-05-30T07:32:45.858+01:002014-05-30T07:32:45.858+01:00Feeding frenzy at 0726.
Second parent arrives with...Feeding frenzy at 0726.<br />Second parent arrives with more prey and little one toddles over to get fed.<br />Flikr updated.Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-42244856898424471572014-05-30T06:38:09.791+01:002014-05-30T06:38:09.791+01:00Hi Lorraine.
Thanks for Plymbridge update.
All i...Hi Lorraine.<br />Thanks for Plymbridge update.<br /><br />All is quiet on the scrape this morning, that is except for a hissing sound like an air vent..<br /><br /><br />Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-34918941284157810352014-05-29T19:37:59.641+01:002014-05-29T19:37:59.641+01:00Kate - I'm also not sure what the grey area in...Kate - I'm also not sure what the grey area in the r/h side of the scrape is, but like you say, it could be lead flashing or perhaps the metal bottom of the scrape showing through under the pieces of slate. It may well be retaining the suns warmth, as you suggested.<br /><br />The Plymbridge project has placed some video's on the site now. Last year's juvie is still around and even entering the nest, testing it for comfort and even snatching food from it's mother. Both parent birds seem to be resigned to it's seemingly permanent presence! Though the chicks seem to be okay, I don't think they know for sure how many there are just yet.<br /><br />Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17318770820387442456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-28779628646385250672014-05-29T18:09:30.212+01:002014-05-29T18:09:30.212+01:00Oh my goodness . One of the chicks just had a saun...Oh my goodness . One of the chicks just had a saunter to the original side of the scrape and did a bit of wing flapping. Cant believe the size of him/her. Julianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-58188348168975346342014-05-29T15:28:36.897+01:002014-05-29T15:28:36.897+01:00Feeding time & all three are up on their haunc...Feeding time & all three are up on their haunches (?if that's what they have!)grabbing at the bits the falcon's offering. AnnieF.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12005659812540485097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-8301705381913274972014-05-29T15:19:29.159+01:002014-05-29T15:19:29.159+01:00We drove past Jury's Inn about an hour ago, an...We drove past Jury's Inn about an hour ago, and both adults were each on their favourite letter, even though it was raining. Guess they were having a break from the young ones!Joyce Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-27366331182421559472014-05-28T19:49:27.314+01:002014-05-28T19:49:27.314+01:00I wonder if the chicks can gain some warmth from t...I wonder if the chicks can gain some warmth from the Grey ledge on that far side, ( Nick is it lead flashing???) that may hold some of the days heat.<br /><br />Whatever we are so lucky and thankful to have the varied Cams to follow our little bundles of fluff around the scrape.<br />Thank you <br />KateKatenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-85537710763427226152014-05-28T17:03:59.456+01:002014-05-28T17:03:59.456+01:00Dreadful in Brum too Nick B. and the chicks are st...Dreadful in Brum too Nick B. and the chicks are still huddled together in the far rhs corner of the platform. This is almost winter again!AnnieF.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12005659812540485097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-44054629838003029372014-05-28T12:25:37.415+01:002014-05-28T12:25:37.415+01:00A wet day in Derby today (Weds) for sure - not ide...A wet day in Derby today (Weds) for sure - not ideal weather for the chicks - but they will be fine, rest assured!<br />Please check all camera views since they are often using the 'other' side of the platform now and are invisible from some cameras......<br />Nick B (DWT)nick b (dwt)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-45235300787121206362014-05-28T07:06:49.377+01:002014-05-28T07:06:49.377+01:00Hi Lorraine
No I have been with the project from t...Hi Lorraine<br />No I have been with the project from the start but only blog when there is something I feel other have not commented on. <br />You are right however seeing the chicks fledge is truly amazing particularly if you are lucky enough to see it from the green. You really hold your breath then!!<br />Chris.mAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-74062615053389611792014-05-27T14:23:55.421+01:002014-05-27T14:23:55.421+01:00So pleased that every tune-in shows the chicks to ...So pleased that every tune-in shows the chicks to be progressing well, with growth speed continuing to amaze - and individual characters also beginning to emerge.<br /><br />PS to anonymous Chris M -<br />Just realized that I based my previous post on the assumption that you were a new viewer. Of course, this may not be the case, as you could well have seen more "first leap's" than I've had hot dinners!<br /> <br />If so, a friendly sheepish grin to you..... :) <br /><br /><br /> Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17318770820387442456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-59983271236267745742014-05-25T20:34:24.509+01:002014-05-25T20:34:24.509+01:00Yes Chris M, the oldest chicks have now started th...Yes Chris M, the oldest chicks have now started the wing flapping stage and are also pecking at left over food in the scrape. Becoming more hardy with each day, it's just amazing to see all this happening before our eyes. Wait till you see the first brave leap from the scrape - you're heart will be in your mouth! Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17318770820387442456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-65938692012187889992014-05-25T08:31:48.800+01:002014-05-25T08:31:48.800+01:00Thank you Helen. Wish the weather would improve fo...Thank you Helen. Wish the weather would improve for them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08012716167002160805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-51718492283300098302014-05-25T07:29:53.476+01:002014-05-25T07:29:53.476+01:00Feed just took place. The feathers are showing wel...Feed just took place. The feathers are showing well under the down this morning, 2 have been doing some wing flapping. My word how quickly they grow!!<br />Chris MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-2823643116187225742014-05-24T20:27:17.473+01:002014-05-24T20:27:17.473+01:00Hello Lesley, all three chicks are up and moving a...Hello Lesley, all three chicks are up and moving around at the moment. I think they were just huddling together to keep warm and dry, which can sometimes make it tricky to see them all. They had a good feed during the afternoon.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11256423040507698707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-67179111297924148352014-05-24T19:20:39.443+01:002014-05-24T19:20:39.443+01:00Are all 3 chicks ok? I can only see 2 on webcam.Are all 3 chicks ok? I can only see 2 on webcam.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08012716167002160805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-41512267608271521012014-05-24T11:39:13.022+01:002014-05-24T11:39:13.022+01:00Dreadful weather for the opening Watchpoint, sadly...Dreadful weather for the opening Watchpoint, sadly. The chicks are all huddled in the corner of the scrape under the camera. No sign of either adult.AnnieF.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12005659812540485097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-10159167094379379202014-05-23T20:30:32.712+01:002014-05-23T20:30:32.712+01:00Thanks Lorraine, it was a very special privilege t...Thanks Lorraine, it was a very special privilege to observe the ringing. Nick M and Ant did all the hard work though and whilst I am in awe of the abseil, I don't think we should encourage Nick to <br />give up his day job for a new golden handshaking business (lol) I hope Derby isn't completely deserted tomorrow, it really is a big deal for the city to be playing QPR in the Championship playoff at Wembley. If it's very quiet, we watchpointers might be driven to pass the time by waving to the webcams except where we stand is just out of shot. We'd have to move further up Cathedral Green.Sue Hetheringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13083609959430781367noreply@blogger.com