tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post7420451475182093851..comments2024-03-28T16:23:15.216+00:00Comments on Derby Cathedral Peregrine Project - 2024: End of another good seasonPeregrine Project Member (Nick M.)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08206815980511978659noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-54914033524816403022013-07-21T20:16:40.721+01:002013-07-21T20:16:40.721+01:00Hi Lorraine,
Anonymous again! this is the second ...Hi Lorraine, <br />Anonymous again! this is the second time in a month I've experienced them, I was biking home from work along Stuart St near the new ish flats and heard screeching above and then all of a sudden one of the birds took a pigeon out of the sky, was amazing to witness, I left a comment on the Facebook Peregrine page at the time, as for yesterday a few people stopped to look as one of them was so noisy, I could hear it from outside the Standing Order!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-29047658498718843582013-07-21T17:37:18.729+01:002013-07-21T17:37:18.729+01:00PS - Steph, I just googled Haiku and I see what yo...PS - Steph, I just googled Haiku and I see what you mean. I like it- a lot. But being originally from Corrie-land, we find it hard to say just one word, when 10 will just tumble out instead. I blame Bet Lynch and Ena Sharples for this!<br />Visitors on cams this afters and two present just now.<br />BFN Lorrainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-68077481510854043952013-07-21T17:05:17.350+01:002013-07-21T17:05:17.350+01:00Hi anonymous,
It must be a GREAT feeling to see t...Hi anonymous,<br /><br />It must be a GREAT feeling to see these (particular) birds in person, you lucky Derb-( onian? ) - as they are so noted for their good fortune and becoming ever more intriguing. Even an off chance sighting from someone like yourself, can bring substantial clue's to restricted webcam viewers. They're all obviously in good health and not going short of food, but I guess we wont discover quite yet, if the one you spotted above the Inn, for instance, was indeed carrying something that had been self caught, or received. It may have changed direction and been the same one you later saw surrounded by the gulls. If the gulls are persistently bothering them(at their peril you would have thought) then it would make a bit more sense as to why they continue to re-visit the cam sights. I mean, have you ever seen a gull trying to pinch food from the scrape! Mayhap, it is, quite literally, the very Cathedral itself that is the main equation in the mystery of the Derby juves continued bond with it? And all the time I thought they were coming back just for me !! Still, that doesn't account for why they often choose to spend the night there - now that IS done just for me, cos they know I'm still watching!<br /><br />Soooo, if it's the great Cathedral itself that is responsible for their 4 out of 4 success, then perhaps there is a mightier pair of eyes than mine watching. It's his house after all!<br /><br />Ow gawd, I feel a poem comin on ! - but for now that's enough !!!!!!! for one post...........Lorrainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-86037512396049403582013-07-21T16:22:20.695+01:002013-07-21T16:22:20.695+01:00Many thanks Lorraine! I've found Caroline'...Many thanks Lorraine! I've found Caroline's poem and understand what you mean about needing to go back to it several times. It's very unusual and the timbre reminds me a little of Haiku - where much is left un-said by using fewer words, thereby concentrating the mind.<br />Regards,<br />Stephstephnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-30470548081195955822013-07-21T10:23:31.786+01:002013-07-21T10:23:31.786+01:00Hi Lorraine,
Anonymous from Derby here! The video...Hi Lorraine, <br />Anonymous from Derby here! The video I got is a bit wobbly! I was sat outside the Cathedral and one of the birds spent ten minutes or so circling round being very noisy! And the other I saw came from over the top of the European Inn restaurant carrying something or other but then changed direction toward Sadler Gate, I didn't see that one again, 20 mins later I was walking toward London Rd past the Westfield and saw one of them surrounded by gulls!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-72497309617126093842013-07-20T23:12:15.702+01:002013-07-20T23:12:15.702+01:00Hello steph,
I'm glad my posts may be helpful ...Hello steph,<br />I'm glad my posts may be helpful to those who have less time to check in to the cams and also chuffed that my odd poem may add a bit of fun in between news from the cam views.<br /><br />The simplest route to Caroline's 'Peregrine' poem is :-<br /><br />From the Derby Webcam page, click onto the underlined 'Derby Peregrine blog' choice above the cam view choices -<br /><br />Then, in the very top left hand corner of that page, above the silhouetted cathedral image, you'll find a small B (blog) search bar -<br /> <br />Merely tap in 'Caroline Hawkridge' and click search and this will take you directly to a dialogue of her background, followed by her poem.<br /><br />It's quite sophisticated and very dimensional and you may have to read it over more than once, but I think every reader will find it hits the spot in a different place at every reading !<br /><br />Juvies still regularly visiting the cam sights to eat and sleep, but yet to tune in and catch a view of who is actually bringing in the catch ( juvie or parent )<br /><br />Just now read the latest post from anonymous in Derby, who's seen the juvies in person today from another angle near the Cathedral and has taken some pics and a video. So I'm off to search U tube in case it's been added there. The video may shed more light on weather or not the food brought in to the cam sights is via a juvie catch or a parent pass.<br /><br />BFN<br />Lorraine Lorrainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-46657947127218563172013-07-20T22:01:24.435+01:002013-07-20T22:01:24.435+01:00I was at the cathedral today and plenty of activit...I was at the cathedral today and plenty of activity going off, saw 2 peregrines, 1 with food, managed to get a few pics and a video.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-4645192786149839552013-07-20T19:51:22.922+01:002013-07-20T19:51:22.922+01:00Hi Lorraine,
I just want to say how much I enjoy r...Hi Lorraine,<br />I just want to say how much I enjoy reading your posts which keep us all up to date with the wonderful Peregrines of Derby - also enjoy your poetry. In your last post, you mention Caroline who also has written a poem, but I have been unable to find it. Would you be kind enough to repost it please ? Many thanks.<br />Steph.stephnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-23222882499990836092013-07-19T16:03:29.753+01:002013-07-19T16:03:29.753+01:00Ta Phoebe re poem ! - Though my own limits are sli...Ta Phoebe re poem ! - Though my own limits are slip-off-the-tongue rhyme style, I deeply admire the real art of poetic wordplay, that is so brilliantly expressed within Caroline Hawkridge's poem, here on the site, entitled " Peregrine " If anyone hasn't already found it, please do, as it will knock your socks off! You will find more tingles and meaning with every reading. She has such incredible insight.<br /><br />The new blog post served very well in expressing the sincere thanks, felt by so many of us, for giving us the whole fabulous experience. All due to the selfless effort of so many working behind the scenes. We know who you are ! - and you each deserve our utmost gratitude.<br /><br />One of the lads spent the night on the ledge last night, with on and off visits today. I can hardly wait to hear further news of the orange ringed Yorkshire Peregrine by the way - now wouldn't that be just wonderful! ............. Lorrainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-14645377434095600332013-07-19T11:45:24.514+01:002013-07-19T11:45:24.514+01:00I do love your poems Lorraine, I wish I was as goo...I do love your poems Lorraine, I wish I was as good with words. I see there is a new blog post thanking everyone.Phoebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04284500199021475114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-42522893191926854182013-07-18T23:41:06.614+01:002013-07-18T23:41:06.614+01:00None showed last night - but one juvie been on tow...None showed last night - but one juvie been on tower ledge for some time eating on and off what I think was a small bird he'd either caught himself or had received in a pass. I think he's there for the night. Lorrainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-12305232877935210272013-07-18T00:19:39.918+01:002013-07-18T00:19:39.918+01:00Sorry folks, but couldn't help it....
The Der...Sorry folks, but couldn't help it....<br /><br />The Derby four are ever more<br />A source of jubilation,<br />Around the World they're known to be<br />A cause of speculation.<br />They come and go amid the Cam's<br />Where homely elevation,<br />Gives many grounded heart's below<br />Continued celebration.<br /><br />I'm afraid it just comes in and I have to let it out !!Lorrainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-64382057055811288412013-07-17T23:32:06.401+01:002013-07-17T23:32:06.401+01:00Me too Phoebe. There is no doubting the extraordin...Me too Phoebe. There is no doubting the extraordinary good fortune of the Derby juvies and the way they have all remained regular visitors around the scrape. I know I'm often guilty of bestowing human like behaviour on them, but do you remember that heart melting video of the adult male returning to the scrape with food for the chicks when they were still just balls of fluff? Instead of leaving the food for the mother to feed to them, he remained and began to do this task himself. But what astonished me, was the way he then so tenderly began to feed his mate! I don't care what anyone says, there was an unquestionable bond expressed between them both in those few moments. I reckon their years of experience together, combined with the ready supply of food, day or night, has given the adult falcons more spare time than perhaps would be the case in a more wild location. Given this " spare " time, perhaps their DNA has adapted to the conditions of their lifestyle and enabled a closer bonding than usual. I believe the Derby chicks have benefited by this and as a result they continue to seemingly enjoy touching base back in the scrape and on the tower ledge, knowing it to be secure and safe with food almost assured. I doubt the parents will begin the inevitable process of chasing them off for some time yet. And when they do, it will merely signify that they are assured that all four juvies have successfully managed to feed themselves unaided. A parent bird in a wild location would not have liberty of such long term tolerance of their fledged chicks and so mortality rates would, I think, be much higher. Only time will tell, but for now, the future of the Derby four continues to be blessed and they will carry the DNA of their parents attentive nurture to their own prospective mates and family units.<br />None home at present, but bet your bottom dollar one or two will show before midnight ! Lorrainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-37373144731817391372013-07-17T15:13:42.653+01:002013-07-17T15:13:42.653+01:00I think it is fascinating the way the juvies stay ...I think it is fascinating the way the juvies stay so close for so long here at Derby. There are two in view right now on the cams.Phoebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04284500199021475114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-54930145743212251012013-07-16T19:21:00.881+01:002013-07-16T19:21:00.881+01:00Oh Christine, thanks so much for that news ! I'...Oh Christine, thanks so much for that news ! I'm so chuffed, I've put an extra Jersey Royal in the pot for my tea! Lorrainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-76404649526747930932013-07-16T15:40:33.165+01:002013-07-16T15:40:33.165+01:00Hi Lorraine just 2 let u no all four juveniles are...Hi Lorraine just 2 let u no all four juveniles are ok! Saw them this aftanoon round and about the cathedral! From Christinechristinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-22658179073637087762013-07-16T13:17:27.121+01:002013-07-16T13:17:27.121+01:00Nope - pigeon flew off ( glad he got away really !...Nope - pigeon flew off ( glad he got away really ! ) Laters............Lorrainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-66936642921035564982013-07-16T13:08:10.250+01:002013-07-16T13:08:10.250+01:00Glad to see we're still getting regular visits...Glad to see we're still getting regular visits to the cam sites. Three back at the cookhouse door yesterday with two regulars continuing to spend the night on tower ledge as usual. It would be great to catch sight of the fab four all together for one last time wouldn't it, but perhaps the oldest is more independent now, with a pad of his own close by and a No.1 single coming out soon! Have any Derby residents managed to account for all four of them? I would be really interested to know, so please, do submit any such confirmation to the blog won't you. Met quite a few of my own family members over the weekend, when a load of the cousins got together ( one coming over from Spain even ) for a happy reunion, and a very good time was had by all. Most of us hail from Lancashire and so there was plenty of teasing and laughing going on! All were very interested to hear about the Derby web cams and I'm sure some will be tuning in at some point. <br />PS: There is a pigeon in the scrape and a juvie on the ledge at this moment - must watch to see if the two spot each other ! lorrainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-11959510515427594232013-07-14T15:32:31.450+01:002013-07-14T15:32:31.450+01:00There is a juvie in the scrape with prey that it h...There is a juvie in the scrape with prey that it has been plucking. Another juvie on the top. They look very hot and are trying too cool down.Phoebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04284500199021475114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-39645425859759858482013-07-12T21:03:35.621+01:002013-07-12T21:03:35.621+01:00No - I realize now it isn't him after all. It&...No - I realize now it isn't him after all. It's another juvie hoping for a dusk food delivery. May catch sight of one of the adults in that case. Lorrainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-48085290665927734082013-07-12T20:40:17.217+01:002013-07-12T20:40:17.217+01:00Just a quickie, if anyone is watching the cams jus...Just a quickie, if anyone is watching the cams just now - Is that the adult male I see on the ledge of the nest box? I haven't seen him for ages. His mustache is very dark, so perhaps it is indeed him. I do hope so. There's also a juvie on the tower ledge, head under wing, who may well take off again after a nap.Lorrainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-2173299352537559022013-07-12T17:13:35.535+01:002013-07-12T17:13:35.535+01:00I actually feel a bit sorry for Roger now! He did...I actually feel a bit sorry for Roger now! He did say he wasn't having a dig and was just trying to be helpful ..... but we've let him have it with both barrels. I guess he's got the message loud and clear that there are quite a few of us in the "leave the cams on" camp!!!! Glad you had a good visit to your home site Lorraine. Peregrines are massively tough birds but there have been some terrible conditions for them of late. In 2012, many of us watched in horror as 3 of the 4 Nottingham chicks perished in the big storm that brought in the dreaful summer. At a secret "wild" site in Bucks, the nest, contents and the sitting female all perished. 2013 has been tough with the late cold spring but thank God it's been generally kinder to the peregrines it seems. Unfortunately, it wasn't kind at Aylesbury where we only had a clutch size of 1 instead of the normal 4. Derby did incredibly well to fledge 4 although, as Nick pointed out earlier, being a juvenile peregrine is no bed of roses either. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-39271128169742766602013-07-11T19:20:17.445+01:002013-07-11T19:20:17.445+01:00Three juveniles visible on the cameras this evenin...Three juveniles visible on the cameras this evening, with one of the adult birds sitting on the stonework below the platform.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11256423040507698707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-69007366717191058412013-07-11T08:17:22.304+01:002013-07-11T08:17:22.304+01:00Two Juvies having a feed in the nest site at 8.05a...Two Juvies having a feed in the nest site at 8.05a.m. Wonder who caught it? Lovely to see them thriving.> Roger - I log on just about every day of the year and regularly see activity on the scrape. I think Derby's blog is the absolute best of the many U.K. ans several U.S.A sites I follow. "Begging for money"....I don't think so. You don't have to donate a single penny if you don't want to and you don't have to log on.Do you have any idea how much time and effort (voluntary and unpaid)have gone into this project? I think it's amazing.Hilary B'hamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-87759618375181935432013-07-11T00:10:52.238+01:002013-07-11T00:10:52.238+01:00Well, what a lovely day I've had today!
I visi...Well, what a lovely day I've had today!<br />I visited my home project here in Plymouth and watched two juvies flying, chasing pigeons and generally just larking about all around me! I also viewed them up close and personal through the big powerful telescopes, and it was juuuust smashin!<br />One of the volunteers was able to give me some info about the "Lazarus" incident. From what I could gather, this was actually an event of a previous year, when sadly neither the chick in question, or any siblings, managed to pull through and survive the relentless weather conditions up on the rock face. They apparently also had a year when the whole brood actually drowned in the nest before they could even fledge. How awful.<br />But, this year's two very fit and healthy looking juvies,( a male and a female ) both effortlessly partaking in activity with the parent birds, made it all the more special locally and lovely to see in person.<br />I must say, the 6 mile hike through the woodland and the resultant muscle aches have taught me a lesson. I feel motivated now, to do a few laps, every day, around my local park, starting tomorrow!<br />Well, a cup of cocoa later (cos I've earned it after all) then another quick look-in at the Derby cams (no visitors at present) and then it's an earlier turn-in than usual for me, on account of quite a few aching bones! As our peregrine pals would say "The only way - is up!" and I've certainly had a real high flyer of a day today! Nite all zzzzzzzLorrainenoreply@blogger.com