tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post756175986749229140..comments2024-03-18T20:43:21.093+00:00Comments on Derby Cathedral Peregrine Project - 2024: Watchpoint Report for Saturday 16 MayPeregrine Project Member (Nick M.)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08206815980511978659noreply@blogger.comBlogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-41201244447299740022009-05-18T17:29:00.000+01:002009-05-18T17:29:00.000+01:00A quick final reply to this set of comments:
We'v...A quick final reply to this set of comments: <br />We've not got the proof that sand martins have actually been caught - but they've been well chased with some amazing vertical stoops which I watched a coupole of years ago at pride Park. Stunning to see. <br /><br />Sandmartin are not maritime birds -they nest anywhere inland - even away from water - where there are excavatable sand banks in which to nest. Our city council installed one which was occupied by 40 birds in its first year in 2004, and has been ever since.Peregrine Project Member (Nick M.)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08206815980511978659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-31429081561237512122009-05-18T17:17:00.001+01:002009-05-18T17:17:00.001+01:00Really 46 species of birds and sand martins in der...Really 46 species of birds and sand martins in derby? I would of thought Derby too far inland for sand martin and too fast, even for these! Is there a log kept for every feed? Sorry not trying to ruin blog by asking questions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-69669557955839838492009-05-18T17:17:00.000+01:002009-05-18T17:17:00.000+01:00pax Canada
a second feedpax Canada<br />a second feedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-45707626953641138322009-05-18T17:15:00.000+01:002009-05-18T17:15:00.000+01:00They are both on the pudding cam now, and it looks...They are both on the pudding cam now, and it looks like more food. I will put a pic up (if I can remember how to do it)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-30367261804653548712009-05-18T16:51:00.000+01:002009-05-18T16:51:00.000+01:00pax Canada,
mum is now sharing with her chickspax Canada, <br />mum is now sharing with her chicksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-76261266134105618912009-05-18T16:46:00.000+01:002009-05-18T16:46:00.000+01:00Pax Canada 8046am
falcon having supper on the pudd...Pax Canada 8046am<br />falcon having supper on the pudding camAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-30505157952726158862009-05-18T16:41:00.001+01:002009-05-18T16:41:00.001+01:00Mum is back on the pudding cam view, and has dinne...Mum is back on the pudding cam view, and has dinner for her babes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-86507788001382169782009-05-18T16:41:00.000+01:002009-05-18T16:41:00.000+01:00One of them was about when i got in from picking m...One of them was about when i got in from picking my son up, about 3.30.Fiona Arrowsmithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-65303422999044034992009-05-18T16:31:00.000+01:002009-05-18T16:31:00.000+01:00The male (I think!) was sitting on the front of th...The male (I think!) was sitting on the front of the nest for a while at about 3ish. Haven't seen either of them since then.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-33745061547876770322009-05-18T16:22:00.000+01:002009-05-18T16:22:00.000+01:00thanks phoebe for your reply on parents. i thought...thanks phoebe for your reply on parents. i thought the male was seen flying over near where i live but it was right up in sky and of course no binoculars with me. so not 100% sure that was just before i left the comment.wayne1984https://www.blogger.com/profile/12795740111819846257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-89528077372258072132009-05-18T16:15:00.000+01:002009-05-18T16:15:00.000+01:00@ Wayne -
I have been watching most of the last h...@ Wayne -<br /><br />I have been watching most of the last hour and not seen any parent as far as I am aware, I have been busy but glancing at the screen regularly.Phoebenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-51966539836431661682009-05-18T16:12:00.000+01:002009-05-18T16:12:00.000+01:00has anyone seen male and or female this afternoon?...has anyone seen male and or female this afternoon????wayne1984https://www.blogger.com/profile/12795740111819846257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-18935137401966209112009-05-18T15:50:00.000+01:002009-05-18T15:50:00.000+01:00Hey Roger
I'm so glad someone has done as you requ...Hey Roger<br />I'm so glad someone has done as you requested! I couldn't help you because I don't have the first clue how to post on flikr - and I don't have time to learn right now. I'm SUPPOSED to be slaving away over a hot keyboard and my employer would be justifiably jolly cross if such slaving has nothing to do with what I'm paid to do. It would be absolutely wonderful if the watchpoint or one of the other venues could have an "Idiot's Guide to Flikr" on the 25th when I come up to Derby.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-61288791255086304682009-05-18T15:30:00.000+01:002009-05-18T15:30:00.000+01:00@ Project Manager -
I believe I am guilty of post...@ Project Manager -<br /><br />I believe I am guilty of posting short messages as if it were a forum.<br /><br />Please accept my apologies for this, it is easy to get carried away with the progress. Not an excuse but this is my first time 'blogging' as it were. I will restrain myself from now on.<br /><br />Perhaps a discussion forum would be useful when it becomes possible.Phoebenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-31837066498350902282009-05-18T15:10:00.000+01:002009-05-18T15:10:00.000+01:00@ Roger - its a pleasure.@ Roger - its a pleasure.Kishorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-85726261074024973212009-05-18T13:52:00.000+01:002009-05-18T13:52:00.000+01:00Thanks Kishore:
I thought that no-one would post a...Thanks Kishore:<br />I thought that no-one would post any screenshots whilst I am slaving away over a hot keyboard!<br />Great to se them flexing their stumpy little wings. Just getting ready to tease the ringers, I expect that they can pack a hefty nip with thosebeaks!Roger (AT)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-59139284386294695522009-05-18T13:40:00.000+01:002009-05-18T13:40:00.000+01:00re Videos - I've seen them taking sand martins ov...re Videos - I've seen them taking sand martins over Pride Park, and stooping over the city centre, but no videos I'm afraid.<br /><br />Just to say that we're reluctant to delete comments, or to over moderate, but once again the comments being left by a few people with very differing views are not enjoyed by many others.<br /><br />This is a blog with comments enabled, not a full-blown discussion forum. Will webcam watchers please respect that, or it may be withdrawn.Peregrine Project Member (Nick M.)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08206815980511978659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-60700637719143364942009-05-18T13:23:00.000+01:002009-05-18T13:23:00.000+01:00Unfortunatly it does have a natural predator, Man....Unfortunatly it does have a natural predator, Man. Only this last week repoerts have been given of a peregrine nest that has been destroyed, very sad.<br />We surely can't believe that nearly every meal they have is a racing pigeon, it's ludicrous. Racing pigeons are bred in captivity and i suspect that as long as man 'fancies' pigeons then they will continue to be bred, so lets face facts, it is highly unlikely that racing pigons will eve be wiped out from the skies.<br />When one is out and about there are many 'ringed' pigons pottering about in town centres, stations....... I suspect that these birds have decided that it is a far better standard of living having freedom to roam and nest where they wish. Far better to be comfortable under the eaves of an old railway bridge with the slim chanc that they may be 'caught for dinner' than to be kept couped up in some aviary and let out to basically provide a bit of entertaiment for their human owners.<br />Pigeons that have escaped the hands of man simply rock!! (Claerly more intelligent than we give them credit for!)<br />And with that i'm going to hang my washing out.........Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-76261772158107393272009-05-18T13:22:00.000+01:002009-05-18T13:22:00.000+01:00Oooops!! I posted my comment about the video befor...Oooops!! I posted my comment about the video before reading any of the other comments. I hope I haven't offended anyone.Kishorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-18585075471105767632009-05-18T13:13:00.000+01:002009-05-18T13:13:00.000+01:00A question for the project team - has anyone got a...A question for the project team - has anyone got a video of these parents hunting and catching a prey? I for one would love to see that.Kishorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-89891795695896492302009-05-18T13:10:00.000+01:002009-05-18T13:10:00.000+01:00Anonymous responding to Karen Anne.
True, the Pere...Anonymous responding to Karen Anne.<br />True, the Peregrine is a top predator (though occasionally themselves predated by more powerful raptors). Like any top predator it owes its survival to its food supply not running out. If this ever happens it will be due to other influences - not exclusively because of the top predator's impact. This is an absolutely fundamental rule of nature.John B (not the sloop)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-39818022570141391662009-05-18T13:03:00.000+01:002009-05-18T13:03:00.000+01:00Look, this pigeon discussion is getting very borin...Look, this pigeon discussion is getting very boring and repetitious. If you want to get rid of a species because of its deliterious effect on animals, start with humans, the biggest offender. Racing pigeons aren't even a natural breed.<br /><br />Please take it to pigeon blogs. That's personally my last word on the subject. I hope everyone will ignore these posts and the project folks will remove them when they see them.Karen Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13306986336556283751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-47496580031748517412009-05-18T13:00:00.000+01:002009-05-18T13:00:00.000+01:00Feeding just finished. I noticed the youngsters ar...Feeding just finished. I noticed the youngsters are flexing their wings. Pix on flickrKishorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-63509449575764802222009-05-18T12:59:00.000+01:002009-05-18T12:59:00.000+01:00Andy M, Watchpoint postscript:
The Stockholm Unive...Andy M, Watchpoint postscript:<br />The Stockholm University ring found in the detritus after the 2007 season was also identified as having come off a tern - although I think it may have been an arctic tern rather than a common tern?<br />Roger (AT) - yes, it was blooming cold in Vienna. We arrived on Christmas Day but were sorry to see when we arrived that we'd missed the Christmas Markets (which we hadn't realised were on).<br />Agree with you that the pigeon sitting near to the falcon is taking a risk I wouldn't in his shoes (if pigeons wore shoes).<br />Sorry to miscredit the photo - it's still stunning though so well done COLIN! I hope to see you and get tips when I visit on Bank Holiday Monday! I also hope to climb the Tower and am searching out my sensible shoes even now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-63471220354044526082009-05-18T12:44:00.000+01:002009-05-18T12:44:00.000+01:00Looks like lunch time.Looks like lunch time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com