tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post5666318927673172700..comments2024-03-28T16:23:15.216+00:00Comments on Derby Cathedral Peregrine Project - 2024: Tony Grantham, an interview with him & a Raptor RescuePeregrine Project Member (Nick M.)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08206815980511978659noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-33434532660998438312011-12-10T08:17:21.857+00:002011-12-10T08:17:21.857+00:00Just listened to Tony's interview on Radio Der...Just listened to Tony's interview on Radio Derby. Really enjoyed it - Tony what an interesting life you have had. So glad you came to Derby and I wish you all the very best for the future. Will look forward very much to meeting you at peregrine events next year.<br />Very best wishes to you and your wife and have a very peaceful and happy Christmas.<br />Mary T (Belper)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-15302386144763171632011-12-09T23:31:52.607+00:002011-12-09T23:31:52.607+00:00SortedSortedPeregrine Project Member (Nick M.)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08206815980511978659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-88955261591692149602011-12-09T14:11:17.006+00:002011-12-09T14:11:17.006+00:00Would it be possible to update the two 'Key Li...Would it be possible to update the two 'Key Links' on the blog homepage to go to the new webcam URLs? Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-1235593945368082522011-12-08T18:41:00.686+00:002011-12-08T18:41:00.686+00:00Thanks Ian, done.Thanks Ian, done.AnnieF.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12005659812540485097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-85296965183596264182011-12-08T15:30:01.927+00:002011-12-08T15:30:01.927+00:00Job done Ian xJob done Ian xMo and Pete Colenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-49939192096312585862011-12-04T21:59:50.150+00:002011-12-04T21:59:50.150+00:00Thanks for the heads up on this one
Annie & N...Thanks for the heads up on this one <br />Annie & NB<br /><br /> I have signed <br /> HAVE YOU !!!!!!!!<br /><br /><br /><br />https://submissions.epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/23089<br /><br /><br />IanIanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10340646305854641559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-62923784943789036812011-12-04T16:02:23.106+00:002011-12-04T16:02:23.106+00:00Hi Annie F; good question! The major wildlife orga...Hi Annie F; good question! The major wildlife organisations are making their views known. A friend of mine has recently written a short blog summary as follows:<br /> The big wildlife news this week is the Government's Autumn budget statement... where, tucked in amongst the headline-making stuff about the continuing decline of the economy, was the statement that “…we will make sure that gold plating of EU rules on things like Habitats aren’t placing ridiculous costs on British businesses.” Hidden behind the use of the kind of language that implies the hoisting of extra red tape by 'those pesky Europeans' is the fact that the Treasury would like to see the protection for Britain's wildlife reduced, to clear the way for development, development and yet more development...<br /><br />Remember, this is the Government that said it aimed to be "the greenest administration ever".<br /><br />The conservation community is, predictably, alarmed...<br /><br />To see the reaction from The Wildlife Trusts and the RSPB go to their respective websites.<br /><br />>>>>>>>>><br />Something (else) you can do....<br />There is a new e-petition recently started to try to get the UK government to strengthen the law about the persecution of birds of prey in England, Wales and N. Ireland. More on this is the next blog post soon...Nick Brown (DWT)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-13197197398320664382011-12-04T12:18:00.493+00:002011-12-04T12:18:00.493+00:00In today's Observer there are 2 letters from e...In today's Observer there are 2 letters from environmental organisations expressing serious concern about the Coalition's intentions regarding wildlife. It seems that "red tape", including that which affects the protection of wildlife, is going to be scrapped. The argument is apparently that, for the economy to grow, we need to dispense with such "hindrances". What can, or should, we do?AnnieF.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12005659812540485097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-25177751756099021972011-12-03T09:13:10.159+00:002011-12-03T09:13:10.159+00:00At 10.45 last night it was raining in Derby and pr...At 10.45 last night it was raining in Derby and predictably the two adults were roosting. One, probably the falcon, was in her usual position in the middle of the top ledge, facing inwards, the tiercel was tucked into his favourite nook when it's wet, the small hole in the stonework below the ledge and above the nest platform.<br />Rain stops nocturnal hunting.....probably in part because it stops birds migrating and flying by night.<br />Nick B (DWT)Nick Brown (DWT)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-3564413889494003122011-12-02T13:42:08.908+00:002011-12-02T13:42:08.908+00:00A dead lapwing is visible on the nest platform tod...A dead lapwing is visible on the nest platform today. Note its green mantle feathers and black and white tail.<br />Male peregrine sitting nearby.<br />Both birds were in night-hunting mode last night when I looked about 9pm. Sitting on the top ledge, they were looking around the sky almost in synchrony. Maybe the lapwing was caught then - they do fly (and feed) at night as well as by day.<br />Nick B (DWT)Nick Brown (DWT)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-73958197219464003822011-11-28T14:46:57.761+00:002011-11-28T14:46:57.761+00:00For anyone else who is having trouble finding the ...For anyone else who is having trouble finding the new address for the cam, here's the link.<br /><br />http://www.derby.gov.uk/apps/peregrines/<br /><br />Best wishes to Tony and his family, I'm glad he will be able to stay involved with the project.<br /><br />Wonderful job on the rescue mission!Ren13noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-87186768201501586892011-11-28T13:37:05.793+00:002011-11-28T13:37:05.793+00:00What's happened to the webcams? they appear to...What's happened to the webcams? they appear to be accessable only via Derby council site.Slumpynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-63801714695346470072011-11-28T11:14:26.330+00:002011-11-28T11:14:26.330+00:00Wow, Nick - that was an exciting rescue! Well don...Wow, Nick - that was an exciting rescue! Well done, you!Joyce S Derbynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-15598088740797870782011-11-27T20:53:57.180+00:002011-11-27T20:53:57.180+00:00Beautiful photograph of the rescued sparrowhawk. ...Beautiful photograph of the rescued sparrowhawk. Not what you expect to find in the Westfield Shopping Centre....<br /><br />Mary T (Belper)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-87553771999913195462011-11-26T17:19:22.938+00:002011-11-26T17:19:22.938+00:00One peregrine on the tower.
I'm sorry I'v...One peregrine on the tower.<br /><br />I'm sorry I've never been able to get to Derby because apart from not seeing the peregrines live, I've also never met Tony Grantham. Perhaps one day I'll rectify both of those sins of omission; but in the meantime may I wish Tony all the very best for the future.What a loss to the Cathedral and the Project, but it's good to know he'll still be about.AnnieF.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12005659812540485097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-3315823150102930172011-11-26T11:16:12.396+00:002011-11-26T11:16:12.396+00:00@ Tony.
Allways a pleasure to meet and speak with...@ Tony.<br /><br />Allways a pleasure to meet and speak with you Tony.<br />Hope to see you around the Green in the future. <br />Most of all Good luck and Best wishes to you in the new Chapter of your life.<br /><br />Regards<br />Ian "superbrad"Ianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10340646305854641559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-29245734877192670852011-11-26T07:50:26.052+00:002011-11-26T07:50:26.052+00:00Saturday 7.45am.... Morning... Mr and Mrs P up clo...Saturday 7.45am.... Morning... Mr and Mrs P up close and personal on the tower what a wonderful site.... Best wishes for the future Tony ... xMo Cole Belpernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-56748253682110922912011-11-25T17:15:08.573+00:002011-11-25T17:15:08.573+00:00Good luck Tony in your thriving family business an...Good luck Tony in your thriving family business and future ventures. It has been, and will be always a pleasure to meet you. It's not as if we will be losing you entirely so we will still see you on Cathedral Green.<br />You are a thoroughly nice guy and it's thanks to you (and other members of the team, obviously!) that this project is so successful and respected everywhere.<br />Good luck and all very best wishes for the future.<br />Mary T (Belper)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com