tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post3300941495786871165..comments2024-03-19T10:05:52.088+00:00Comments on Derby Cathedral Peregrine Project - 2024: More Sad NewsPeregrine Project Member (Nick M.)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08206815980511978659noreply@blogger.comBlogger108125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-31172056134524716602009-08-08T14:20:35.814+01:002009-08-08T14:20:35.814+01:00Hi
Glad to see the webcams working again
Any news ...Hi<br />Glad to see the webcams working again<br />Any news on Cathy 010?PaulFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13922930256240217208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-29185689815867116912009-07-06T13:09:44.058+01:002009-07-06T13:09:44.058+01:00I have great faith in the Project Group: whatever...I have great faith in the Project Group: whatever your decision - it wil be best for 010. <br /><br />I will try sending Reiki - and am sure that any other Reiki Healers out there will have done the same! You never know - it may work!! [ Other bloggers can now please stop falling about laughing!! :-)]<br /><br />When Colin said he has tricks up his sleeve to encourage her to use a her wings again - I thought 'Yeah - so have - my hands :-)chrisxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18433312226927542901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-69563429015536220882009-07-04T20:31:14.331+01:002009-07-04T20:31:14.331+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Project Member (Derby Cathedral)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04026424381132887571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-79691952333305393242009-07-04T16:18:53.346+01:002009-07-04T16:18:53.346+01:00Unfortunately, according to a recent RSPB report, ...Unfortunately, according to a recent RSPB report, it's looking like a really bad year for Peregrines:<br /><i>"This year looks like being one of the worst on record for crimes against peregrines."</i><br /><a href="http://www.rspb.org.uk/news/details.asp?id=tcm:9-220187" rel="nofollow">RSPB report</a>Nikki Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-72619867260144866412009-07-04T12:22:13.126+01:002009-07-04T12:22:13.126+01:00Re my last post - It seems as though the involveme...Re my last post - It seems as though the involvement of the RSPB with that survey was only implied by the CA, as one of the statistics mentions the public support for the work of the RSPB. So apologies to the RSPB for casting doubts - they are still as despised by the CA as ever! It's still important to see what gamekeeper's have got up their sleeve, however.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-495566321173108932009-07-04T10:19:03.578+01:002009-07-04T10:19:03.578+01:00Re the RSPB's Pledge - I haven't yet read ...Re the RSPB's Pledge - I haven't yet read it (I will at earliest opportunity), but I have read a report of a survey carried out by the Countryside Alliance and the Gamekeeper's Association which - they say - has the full support and backing of the RSPB. In it, they say that there is overwhelming support amongst the public (that they questioned) for a relaxation of the laws protecting predators, in favour of other wild birds. How this relaxation would impact on Peregrines and birds of prey in general is pretty easy to imagine, as they include the word 'raptors' in that category.<br /><br />I don't believe for one minute that these proposals will ever get past the statutes, but it is important for as many people as possible to know of the C.A.'s intentions in this area and question the RSPB's involvement with them over it.<br /><br />I have no intention of being inflammatory in this blog site, but the subject is of absolute relevance to the topics discussed, and I do hope that the moderator will pass this comment on - at least to those contributors who have been urging us all to sign up to the RSPB's pledge.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-28239179124299453582009-07-03T22:44:07.406+01:002009-07-03T22:44:07.406+01:00@ Karen and all, not to keen ending up in a avairy...@ Karen and all, not to keen ending up in a avairy at a centre. For one she is a wild bird with an inbuilt fear of man, and it appears of late to be with good reason. She needs handling and manning everyday by some one who understands Peregrines inside out, Plus I believe now 100% she will have some abilty to fly free, and if this is the case, I for one would like her to have her freedom if only for a short period each day.<br />Plus the more she users her wing the more movement it will keep and help to keep arthritis in future years. At the moment she is bright eyed in good health and I guess as comforable as can be expected, as i am writing she is enjoying a bath. She travels well in my van which is fitted out to carry falcons, as she spends as much time as possible with me. So I guess she could visit places of education and let children and adults see one in the flesh and up close up. But all this is way in the future, my first goal is to get her flying free. She at the very least deserves a chance to fly free with air under her wings and the breeze in her face. On another note it might be known to a few I breed peregrines. When I registered 010 as myself as her keeper I decided that she could not be used for any commericial gain like breeding from her or making any money from her in any way. I do hope that in the future many of her admirers can see her, for she is very special. The only thing in my eyes that hangs over her, and i don't think there is a problem is the shot in her gut, if she gets all clear at the vets on monday. She has a future :)Colinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15736942770677536885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-6771485855924633582009-07-03T20:25:17.311+01:002009-07-03T20:25:17.311+01:00Does anyone from the Project have any updates, esp...Does anyone from the Project have any updates, especially on the status of the web cam?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-26337865043801870822009-07-03T18:59:41.439+01:002009-07-03T18:59:41.439+01:00Recommended to look at the site by my Dad, David S...Recommended to look at the site by my Dad, David Sherwin in Buxton.<br />We feel that the falcon would better off in some kind of bird sancutary where it will be looked after, given a good quality of life and it won't have to hunt for it's food -as it's so young surely it would adapt to it's new surroundings? <br />It would also provide children and adults with the ability to view these wonderful birds close up. It would be nice to re-home it near it's birthplace -is there anyone out there that can provide it with such a home?<br />Please lets show some compassion about this animal.<br />I would really appreciate a response to this comment. KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04171573394501987153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-59271064279888268032009-07-03T17:52:25.130+01:002009-07-03T17:52:25.130+01:00Moderation - I think Wayne has a good point, I wou...Moderation - I think Wayne has a good point, I would be willing to help cover the moderation, it is working well but I understand there is a lot of work involved.Phoebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04284500199021475114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-69201519405373297972009-07-03T17:51:06.815+01:002009-07-03T17:51:06.815+01:00Wondering about the state of fixing the webcam?Wondering about the state of fixing the webcam?Karen Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13306986336556283751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-13385898530323983152009-07-03T17:50:15.495+01:002009-07-03T17:50:15.495+01:00@ Ruth, that is a lovely poem - I agree it makes m...@ Ruth, that is a lovely poem - I agree it makes me think of birds too, of the feathered kind!Phoebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04284500199021475114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-37185447801183489232009-07-03T14:13:44.282+01:002009-07-03T14:13:44.282+01:00Ruth - that is my favourite poem as well, I rememb...Ruth - that is my favourite poem as well, I remember my mother reading it to me as a child - and yes, it also conjures up images of high flying birds and total freedom to me as well. Beautiful.<br /><br />Re the comments on moderation - I agree it might be a necessary evil but also feel that the registration idea might be worth trying first IF it can be done without too much trouble.Julienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-21298930575013476212009-07-03T12:28:27.866+01:002009-07-03T12:28:27.866+01:00Any (more) poetry lovers out there?
High Flight ...Any (more) poetry lovers out there? <br /><br />High Flight <br /><br />Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth <br />And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; <br />Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth <br />Of sun-split clouds, — and done a hundred things <br />You have not dreamed of — wheeled and soared and swung <br />High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there, <br />I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung <br />My eager craft through footless halls of air. . . . <br /><br />Up, up the long, delirious burning blue <br />I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace <br />Where never lark, or ever eagle flew — <br />And, while with silent, lifting mind I've trod <br />The high untrespassed sanctity of space, <br />Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.<br /><br />By J. G. McGee Jr<br /><br />A beautiful piece of writing. It was written by a WWII pilot yet never fails to bring pictures of soaring birds to my mind.<br /><br />Have a good weekend everyone.Ruth Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13233854907956369135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-3902154990706440252009-07-03T11:28:46.919+01:002009-07-03T11:28:46.919+01:00Sorry to see webcam pics still frozen, but as it&#...Sorry to see webcam pics still frozen, but as it's currently pouring with welcome rain, it's good to be reminded of yesterdays glorious sunshine!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-55543307536503770022009-07-03T11:13:22.745+01:002009-07-03T11:13:22.745+01:00@ Colin:
I haven't commented for a while, but...@ Colin: <br />I haven't commented for a while, but have been reading daily about the ups and downs of this little family, I wanted to say (and i'm sure it echoes many peoples thoughts and comments) that it is amazing what you are doing for this beautiful falcon, and how fortunate she is to have been placed with yourself. You must be so honoured to be given this opportunity, and it's so reassuring to know that she is in the very best hands, i'm sure with your help and guidance she will continue to flourish, I wish you and 010 all the very best and thankyou! :)Fiona Arrowsmithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-24874499385339399042009-07-03T09:09:51.354+01:002009-07-03T09:09:51.354+01:00Sadly I believe that moderation is a necessary evi...Sadly I believe that moderation is a necessary evil. Most other webcam comment forums have it. A useful alternative would be, as has already been raised, a registration requirement involving a valid email address. A "one strike and out" policy could be adopted if necessary. <br><br />Clearly career troublemakers could repeatedly keep setting up new Hotmail addresses etc to circumvent being locked out but this is a bit of a faff and such people would hopefully tire, go away and get a life.John B (not the sloop)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-65041222772033498942009-07-02T21:10:50.250+01:002009-07-02T21:10:50.250+01:00Colin Pass is amazing with all birds he came my fl...Colin Pass is amazing with all birds he came my flat the other day, as my pet cockatiel was ill to help me give her nebulizer treatment. He has a great understanding of birds, if anyone has a chance to help and rehabilitate 010 then Colin will be able to do it. Good luck Colin & 010 !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-90452260058928147572009-07-02T18:14:10.382+01:002009-07-02T18:14:10.382+01:00I think moderation is working surprisingly well.
...I think moderation is working surprisingly well.<br /><br />I know it causes more work for the project team, and that I regret. But at least at this time of year, immediacy of comments appearing does not seem important, I think we're checking in to see if anyone has seen the birds lately and to carry on discussions, both of which work better than I had expected with moderation.<br /><br />The comments are much more peaceful with bad posts not getting through, and I don't see any reason to let them. It isn't as though we're going to change the minds of those posters.<br /><br />I don't think registration is sufficient. It does allow law enforcement to track people who make actual threats, but for lesser harassment it is easy for someone to re-register with another email address which ISPs usually provide to their customers and just appear again.<br /><br />Like Wayne, I would be willing to help remove comments, but I suspect the Trust, etc. feels it needs to have only their folks as moderators.Karen Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13306986336556283751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-57092382932217421702009-07-02T17:29:03.910+01:002009-07-02T17:29:03.910+01:00By the way, I've really missed the web cams to...By the way, I've really missed the web cams today - any news on an ETA for fixing it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-4359120462460921292009-07-02T17:21:03.201+01:002009-07-02T17:21:03.201+01:00I agree with Pax Canada that with one or two notab...I agree with Pax Canada that with one or two notable exceptions, we have bonded into a community. The birds have brought so many people, all over the world, together. I wouldn't want to lose it now we have it - I always enjoyed and learned as much from comments as from the cams, even when on the odd occasion I don't share a view. But Pax, the Team have a lot of other work duties as well as a life outside work - the peregrines are just a tiny fraction of their duties. They perform miracles in the circumstances. I'm painfully aware of not wanting to burden them too much. Wayne has made a good suggestion on this topic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-36746174568418647212009-07-02T16:28:54.985+01:002009-07-02T16:28:54.985+01:00Pax Canada there are a lot of blogs you have to re...Pax Canada there are a lot of blogs you have to register and give an E.mail addy so a lot I dont join,but in the case of this one where I feel we are a community :) I would not mind doing it at all, I think you might have to E.mail the addy back as a<br />confirmation that the E.mail is legit.<br />The team while doing an excellent job do have lives of their own, and if this would help them so be it.Pax Canadanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-15278278192397844322009-07-02T16:11:22.840+01:002009-07-02T16:11:22.840+01:00May i suggest the idea of getting a small team to ...May i suggest the idea of getting a small team to monitor the blog on behalf of the project team?<br />this way then it takes some of the preasure off the other team members to do what they do best?<br />on a different note, as some of you are aware i have been helping Colin flying his birds,<br />i have to say that i was very very suprised at how much freedom and a good life these birds have in captivity, i didnt realise just how much work goes into keeping peregrines i am truly astonished on how much work it involves. <br />as a bit of a thankyou to Colin i am in the process of posting some pictures of these sessions on my blog so if anyone wants to take a look, keep watching this space.wayne1984https://www.blogger.com/profile/12795740111819846257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-75350953711478268272009-07-02T15:51:01.994+01:002009-07-02T15:51:01.994+01:00Sorry, I notice I didn't fully explain myself ...Sorry, I notice I didn't fully explain myself - I MEANT to say with registrations (should this even be possible) "offenders" should first be warned and invited to remove their own entry. If this doesn't happen, the administrator could remove it and then also remove their registration. However, I don't think it would even come to that with registration because I don't believe anyone would knowingly post something offensive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-69825895824804118042009-07-02T15:50:40.651+01:002009-07-02T15:50:40.651+01:00Sorry, I notice I didn't fully explain myself ...Sorry, I notice I didn't fully explain myself - I MEANT to say with registrations (should this even be possible) "offenders" should first be warned and invited to remove their own entry. If this doesn't happen, the administrator could remove it and then also remove their registration. However, I don't think it would even come to that with registration because I don't believe anyone would knowingly post something offensive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com