tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post2096799254456552955..comments2024-03-28T16:23:15.216+00:00Comments on Derby Cathedral Peregrine Project - 2024: On The Edge for a FledgePeregrine Project Member (Nick M.)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08206815980511978659noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-60875180063166767102007-06-20T06:21:00.000+01:002007-06-20T06:21:00.000+01:00It could be today (Wednesday) that they take their...It could be today (Wednesday) that they take their first flight. It's 6am as I write this, and the weather is looking fantastic outside. Here's hoping for a safe day.<BR/><BR/>We will renew our contract with Streamdays for another 3 months to give us a chance to see what activity takes place on the nest platfoom. Over winter, we'll keep the cameras running just to stop them seizing up. More on that later.Peregrine Project Member (Nick M.)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08206815980511978659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-30938726683602662182007-06-19T23:10:00.000+01:002007-06-19T23:10:00.000+01:00will the web cams continue to run live video even ...will the web cams continue to run live video even when the chicks have left the nestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-60955544386378051072007-06-19T22:43:00.000+01:002007-06-19T22:43:00.000+01:00It looks very exciting for your little ones! I'm ...It looks very exciting for your little ones! I'm keeping fingers and talons crossed here in Dayton, Ohio, where our young male started flying just yesterday. I have really enjoyed watching your falcon family, thanks very much. Kudos to all of you for keeping the cams up and running!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-11372847187913613722007-06-19T22:13:00.000+01:002007-06-19T22:13:00.000+01:00We were there on Monday night when the parent took...We were there on Monday night when the parent took the bird at 18.50. We were watching from below and saw the adult fly in from the riverside up to the top of the Cathedral, it sat for a while then took a vertical dive between the large tree and the building. It emerged overhead and cicled for a while carrying a large pigeon, then took it up to the platform to a pair of rather vocal chicks. Watching all day long in anhticipation of the first flights. Good Luck and well done all involved - hope to see the adult pair again next year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-55408759768435007292007-06-19T19:15:00.000+01:002007-06-19T19:15:00.000+01:00as i was walking my dog today i came across a very...as i was walking my dog today i came across a very freshly eaten bird, looked like a thrush or blackbird or that size at least, it was a complete skeleton all intact head legs and feet in one but been stripped of feathers and flesh looked really revolting i have seen birds eaten by cats before but this one was different could this be the dinner of a bird of prey and if so why was it left on a country footpath not enclosed by buildings or trees? just puzzled and curious, i see our 2 girls are still here i wish them all the best.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-36358237615699167942007-06-19T01:26:00.000+01:002007-06-19T01:26:00.000+01:00We can't say without checking the 24hr video recor...We can't say without checking the 24hr video recordings what bird was taken. And then it depends whether it was under the active camera or not. If we're able, we'll check the recordings and report back. Bt this is a busy week for us all, and it may not be possible.Peregrine Project Member (Nick M.)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08206815980511978659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-20566376351789444002007-06-18T18:56:00.000+01:002007-06-18T18:56:00.000+01:00What was the bird that the mother was feeding to h...What was the bird that the mother was feeding to her chicks after 18:50 on Monday? It looked a big one by the size of the wings.<BR/>ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-71470677124748849202007-06-18T17:03:00.000+01:002007-06-18T17:03:00.000+01:00I don't think it's the birds that are looking forw...I don't think it's the birds that are looking forward to a decent night's sleep - it's all of us here trying to keep things going! We'd never expected our site to be as popular around the world as it is, and now our late-night thoughts are already turning to next season.<BR/><BR/>Jennie in Hong Kong, you asked about nests built in trees - well, this is a bird that has eveolved to live and nest only rocky ledges on high mountains or sea cliffs. It would not find a tree to its liking at all - far too low. It sees our 450 year old tower as just another cliff-face. You could also argue that the taller the building/cliff, the more chance it has to get its first flight sorted out when it eventually takes off.<BR/><BR/>Once they fledge, do keep watching, as the birds may still use the nest platfrom. But to be honest, the chicks will also use the top of Derby Cathedral.<BR/><BR/>The chicks won't raise young next year - it takes about 2 years or so to reach maturity. The adults are faithful to each other, so unless one gets killed, there's no chance of any inbreeding between parent and child. Even then, it might not occur at all - I'm honestly not sure.Peregrine Project Member (Nick M.)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08206815980511978659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-4049342336214303712007-06-18T16:49:00.000+01:002007-06-18T16:49:00.000+01:00really excited to see the chick on the edge of the...really excited to see the chick on the edge of the box this afternoon and it just looked like her sister was trying to push her off!! Another question if I may ask. Will these chicks be breeding next year? Also if the falcons interbred ie father breeding with daughter could it result in weakness with in the resulting chicks as what happens sometimes with cats or dogs?<BR/>Thrilled to read some one is watching our falcons from Hong Kong. I have really enjoyed watching the falcons and really hope to see them next year <BR/>Finally any idea what happened to last years babies.helenhowardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15215700333842134935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-78209356163882046782007-06-18T14:56:00.000+01:002007-06-18T14:56:00.000+01:00Will nest that built on trees be safer for a maide...Will nest that built on trees be safer for a maiden flight? Seems the platform is really high for the chicks. Jennie from Hong KongAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-87854174152575853562007-06-18T13:24:00.000+01:002007-06-18T13:24:00.000+01:00Once the chicks fledge, do they return to the nest...Once the chicks fledge, do they return to the nest site for Mom to feed them?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-81041440498101452272007-06-18T13:07:00.000+01:002007-06-18T13:07:00.000+01:00Bet they will be glad to get away from those bells...Bet they will be glad to get away from those bells and get a decent nights sleep, watching them now they are looking as if they are desperate to go. hope all goes well for them when they do take the plunge will keep watching thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-48736403841557508532007-06-18T13:02:00.000+01:002007-06-18T13:02:00.000+01:00nail biting now, didnt realise maiden flights coul...nail biting now, didnt realise maiden flights could be so dangerous just thought they would get it right first time, will be keeping everything crossed now for them and hope they keep safe and pick a good day for it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-48543015829458646302007-06-18T08:02:00.000+01:002007-06-18T08:02:00.000+01:00From watching last years chicks fledge, it seems t...From watching last years chicks fledge, it seems the early flights are a bit like learning to ride a bike - some are really shaky and lack confidence on their first few outings, others seem to take to it straight away. However, as with riding a bike, its relatively easy to get under way and to keep going. It's stopping that causes problems. Last years male chick approached the platform too fast on one of his early flights, realised his mistake at the last minute and tried to pull out only to collide with the louvres above the platform. Fortunately he recovered his composure and flew off the perch on a chimney pot on Friar Gate to ponder his mistake.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-75312892847647144352007-06-18T07:45:00.000+01:002007-06-18T07:45:00.000+01:00The view is that they will probably wait for a dec...The view is that they will probably wait for a decent day before leaving the nest site. Obviously they don't know what the forecast will be, but it makes sense for them to remain until the weather is fair.<BR/>This morning there was lots of wing acticty, as well as one of the chicks climbing up the angled metal support - getting her balance right.Peregrine Project Member (Nick M.)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08206815980511978659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-7492906302704305232007-06-18T06:17:00.000+01:002007-06-18T06:17:00.000+01:00will bad weather possibly delay the maiden flight?...will bad weather possibly delay the maiden flight? Logic tells you that if it is a week of bad weather the birds will delay their flight. Lets face it who wants to go out when it is pouring it down!! What is your opinionhelenhowardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15215700333842134935noreply@blogger.com