tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post5799261338951043143..comments2024-03-18T20:43:21.093+00:00Comments on Derby Cathedral Peregrine Project - 2024: Hatched!Peregrine Project Member (Nick M.)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08206815980511978659noreply@blogger.comBlogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-9334557181678030932011-05-27T11:50:17.165+01:002011-05-27T11:50:17.165+01:00Have the ravens on the tower completely moved out?...Have the ravens on the tower completely moved out? Last year there was a battle of the birds for control. Luckily the peregrines won. Its amazing there are another 4 chicks this year. Shame we can't find out / follow what happens to the chicks later in life, it would be nice to know if they find a spot to start breeding themselves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-35990038351993979222011-05-22T19:47:49.050+01:002011-05-22T19:47:49.050+01:00There was an article about the Peregrines on Chich...There was an article about the Peregrines on Chichester Cathedral on Countryfile tonight. Although their birds arn't ringed, they believe they are the same pair which have been there for the last 10 years because they exhibit the same distinctive behaviour each year. They also showed footage of the male bringing in prey for the chicks but he also fed the female. Do the Derby Peregrines have any distinctive behaviour?Nikki Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-21104021323534374562011-05-19T23:23:24.860+01:002011-05-19T23:23:24.860+01:00zula98, you don't need to worry about the chic...zula98, you don't need to worry about the chicks being left alone for longer periods now. There are no predators of any concern and the falcon's job of keeping them warm for the first few days is much less important now because they will now be able to regulate their own body temperature.<br /><br />Apart from anything else, they grow so fast now that it will be ever more difficult for the adults to take them all under their wings in one go!<br /><br />You will still see the adults sheltering their young against the rain or offering shade on sunny days but from now on they will become ever more independent.<br /><br />The adults now have 6 mouths to feed rather than just their own. They'll both be very busy hunting and ensuring the most important thing by constantly providing food for those ever-begging beaks. Important also to recognise that despite their raptor abilities, peregrines don't always succeed in easily catching prey. <br /><br />I imagine also that the falcon in particular is probably glad of some respite from all that brooding, and perhaps enjoying a bit of time to herself and a change of scenery - but, who knows? Even the cameras can't tell us what goes on in their minds. We can only watch and wonder.<br /><br />Great to see them all looking healthy. That's the main thing. Long may it continue!Terry, Herts UKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08581540633600423284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-86461082310986099112011-05-19T18:33:41.825+01:002011-05-19T18:33:41.825+01:00Mum's feeding the chicks while Dad observes fr...Mum's feeding the chicks while Dad observes from the ledge rhs of the nest platform.AnnieF.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12005659812540485097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-43295879519255702972011-05-19T17:52:06.631+01:002011-05-19T17:52:06.631+01:0017:50 pm - am quite surprised as each time I'...17:50 pm - am quite surprised as each time I've checked in this afternoon the chicks have been on their own and no sign of neither the Falcon or Tiercel on any cameras. Saw falcon come in an feed a bit earlier but that was quite a while ago??zulu98noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-50693065828924776732011-05-19T17:01:15.549+01:002011-05-19T17:01:15.549+01:00I've just uploaded some screen shots from this...I've just uploaded some screen shots from this morning.Joyce S Derbynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-36674227443664949012011-05-19T09:49:26.238+01:002011-05-19T09:49:26.238+01:00Our little chicks are certainly growing but have y...Our little chicks are certainly growing but have you looked at Nottinghams lately. They are looking large but still wobbly.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06891653350017964582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-48478180320280221472011-05-19T00:17:29.578+01:002011-05-19T00:17:29.578+01:00Not posted for a while but have been checking in r...Not posted for a while but have been checking in regularly.<br /><br />Terry, that was a fine explanation of the chick's toilet habits!! and thanks to Stretton Handley Year 2 for such an interesting question!!Steph (Canada)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02876140599666646249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-79795717922653961212011-05-18T20:16:33.742+01:002011-05-18T20:16:33.742+01:00I do hope they ring the youngsters this year, it g...I do hope they ring the youngsters this year, it gives us a better chance.<br />Nice that Nick is trying his best for all of us.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06891653350017964582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-2623054330533628002011-05-18T18:20:18.286+01:002011-05-18T18:20:18.286+01:00Grub up and plenty of takers!Grub up and plenty of takers!AnnieF.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12005659812540485097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-45078512406296796982011-05-18T17:58:44.515+01:002011-05-18T17:58:44.515+01:00@Terry....Nat King...Old King...Andy Jo... Ashley ...@Terry....Nat King...Old King...Andy Jo... Ashley and Cheryl...which one shall we chose hehe. It is on our list to do the family tree so we may meet up one day...South Yorkshire origin. xMo Cole Belpernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-64495255190664385752011-05-18T17:24:44.715+01:002011-05-18T17:24:44.715+01:00Hi Jennie - good that you are still watching our b...Hi Jennie - good that you are still watching our birds from your Homg Kong office! Real loyalty for sure!<br />Am trying to get the ringing sorted out. It will be around the time the chicks are 20-21 days old, depending when the ringers are available and the cathedral is 'free' - ie no services and no bell ringers!<br />Nick B (DWT)Nick Brown (Derbyshire Wildlife Trust)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-4472852182666644492011-05-18T17:16:43.623+01:002011-05-18T17:16:43.623+01:00I saw the male over The Sanctuary Nature Reserve a...I saw the male over The Sanctuary Nature Reserve about a mile away from the cathedral this afternoon. He dived down to the surface of the small lake but failed to catch anything. Then he made a second, more half hearted, swoop down before circling up and eventually disappearing high to the East.<br />Nick B (DWT)Nick Brown (Derbyshire Wildlife Trust)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-46855070911627578322011-05-18T12:32:46.798+01:002011-05-18T12:32:46.798+01:00If the Council hadn't seen fit to delete poor ...If the Council hadn't seen fit to delete poor Nick, I'm sure the diary page would have been updated with the fact that we now have 4 healthy chicks (and have had for ages)- Glad they all seem to be doing well, hope it continues, at the moment, Mrs P is trying to be an umberella !!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-70186773366918337202011-05-18T12:15:39.359+01:002011-05-18T12:15:39.359+01:00Just been watching chicks getting fed (about 12.05...Just been watching chicks getting fed (about 12.05) - all four look lively and hungry...this year might be luckier than last year! The last to hatch is still a little bit smaller, but can't believe how big they are getting!Beckynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-22646650347208425382011-05-18T12:15:05.833+01:002011-05-18T12:15:05.833+01:00Good feed had by all!Good feed had by all!jean (Scotland)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10982262140573886462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-62104587989711618052011-05-18T12:14:59.802+01:002011-05-18T12:14:59.802+01:00test posting from a blog adminstratortest posting from a blog adminstratorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-27584222680214065602011-05-18T12:09:19.099+01:002011-05-18T12:09:19.099+01:00It's upright now and competing for attention l...It's upright now and competing for attention like a good'un. They all seem to be doing very well, & growing fast.AnnieF.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12005659812540485097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-35024715662981134562011-05-18T12:06:58.646+01:002011-05-18T12:06:58.646+01:00An early lunch, and one chick at the front has bee...An early lunch, and one chick at the front has been squashed flat by the others in the rush for grub!AnnieF.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12005659812540485097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-21498823949336024592011-05-18T09:24:28.925+01:002011-05-18T09:24:28.925+01:00Mummy P trying to keep them warm, its quite cold t...Mummy P trying to keep them warm, its quite cold today in DerbyJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06891653350017964582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-54403738247321161152011-05-18T07:00:36.272+01:002011-05-18T07:00:36.272+01:00I guess you'll be ringing the chicks again thi...I guess you'll be ringing the chicks again this season, if so, when will be the best time so that they are strong enough to hold the rings. <br /><br />Jennie, Hong Kong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-36178043352443182502011-05-17T21:09:55.710+01:002011-05-17T21:09:55.710+01:00Never ceases to impress & amaze me how quickly...Never ceases to impress & amaze me how quickly the young ones grow. Already, it's clear that the adult birds are finding it hard to keep them all together, underneath them. One good thing is that they've been blessed with mild, warm weather which must help a lot.<br /><br />Won't be long now before we see them wobbling about precariously, amusing us with their clumsy antics and sometimes scaring us as they investigate their small new world.Terry, Herts UKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08581540633600423284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-81241282636110474682011-05-17T21:03:41.058+01:002011-05-17T21:03:41.058+01:00Mo,
We could be related! Don't want to scare ...Mo,<br /><br />We could be related! Don't want to scare you but I am descended from a Florence Cole (my nan).<br /><br />If it turns out to be true, this must rate as one of the most unlikely and bizarre reunions ever!<br /><br />...sorry for straying way off topic, guys...Terry, Herts UKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08581540633600423284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-60651136512032869752011-05-17T19:12:23.602+01:002011-05-17T19:12:23.602+01:00Supper is being served and they all look keen.Supper is being served and they all look keen.AnnieF.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12005659812540485097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-42980040007268059522011-05-17T17:20:46.254+01:002011-05-17T17:20:46.254+01:00They all seemed to have a satisfactory feed just n...They all seemed to have a satisfactory feed just now.AnnieF.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12005659812540485097noreply@blogger.com