Tuesday 10 July 2012

Generous donors all.....and a butterfly event in Derby

Update 23 July: some 40 people (including some peregrine people) turned up to look for these little butterflies at the weekend. Only two insects were found but I gather everyone had views of them eventually.
Weekend butterfly event: remarkably, the rare and elusive white letter hairstreak butterfly occurs in central Derby close to the cathedral. This weekend butterfly expert Ken Orpe will be at level 10 of the Chapel Street car park from where you can look down on elm trees on which the insects live. He'll be there at 11am on both Saturday and Sunday (21 and 22 July), weather permitting. Do join him, no charge, after you've had a look at the peregrines of course! If you arrive late, you'll find him quite close by for the next hour or two, maybe on the pedestrian bridge over the ring road by St Mary's church if not at or outside the Chapel Street car park. They are super little insects....if you can find them! NB (photo taken last year at Chapel St CP).

Update Tuesday 17th:
we've just received an envelope full of lovely letters and drawings from the children of Ash class at Holmesdale Infant School in Dronfield, North Derbyshire. So a quick 'thank you very much' to everyone who sent us a letter - and also to their teacher, Rachel. NB.
Update Sunday 15th July: the male and one of the juvs (020) were above the nest this morning with another bird on Jurys. Christine had reported seeing all four juvs a few days ago. A search of nearby elm trees failed to find any white letter hairstreak butterflies (though a single butterfly was seen a few days ago) but instead there were several red legged (forest) shieldbugs sunning themselves on lower leaves. Three swifts were over Jurys. A sunny start to the day though blustery and not that warm. NB.
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Here, as promised, is a list of everyone who has donated to the peregrine project since the beginning of June, when our anonymous donor offered to match new donations threefold.
So far we've had £1562 come in from many sources/people...a wonderful amount. With the threefold multiplier effect, your donations have been increased by the donor to a wonderfully brilliant new total of £6248!
If you've not donated yet, please do consider doing so, however small, because the anonymous donor has generously agreed to continue to apply the multiplier effect for the time being. 
The more money we have, the more we can do to improve and develop this project. Details of how to donate were on the blog post dated 17th June. Please scroll down to find it.

List of donors. If you have been listed incorrectly (eg too much detail in your name perhaps or the wrong spelling) please get in touch via wildlifeenquiries@derbyshirewt.co.uk and we'll change it immediately. The list now includes most if not all donors who used the Trust's virginmoneygiving website to make their donations. For some of these the full details have only recently come through so thank you letters will be on their way soon.

The names are in no particular order and the amounts you give are not specified:
Lynda Osgerby, Ruth Zantvoort, Mr & Mrs Barker, Roger Sharp, Mrs Whale, Mrs. Pittam, Brenda Prai, Mrs Clifford, Anon, Helen Davies, children at Gorsefield Primary School in Lancashire, Terence Bointon, Sharron Hardman MBE, Phoebe @ Ashbourne, Mrs Burton, Ian Spotswood, Caroline Hawkridge, Jane White, Brian Quiney, Ann Gilbert, Robert Grice, Marilyn Shaw, S Wigglesworth, P Woodward, D Newing, R Neal, M Jeffrey, K Ashton, Els Oostenbrink,Anon, Mrs Tillett, Ann Frogatt, Erica Heptonstall, David Radford, Jo A, Joyce Sawford, Jo in Mickleover, sue@peregrino, L Walker, P Smithurst, Mr & Mrs Shenton, Terry Gifford, RJ, G L Flood, A Pooles, Brenda Beardwood, Anon, H Naylor, Jo Palethorpe, Mrs J Hales, Mrs K Merry, A Vallance, Tom Jones, C. Clare, June Laycock, Lesley W, Kevin Hill, R G Waygood, Sue Wesson, Mr. Smith, Dr J Mead, David Bond and Damion Furlong.

There was a nice comment attached to Els Oosterbrink's donation from Holland:
"Watching the peregrines at Derby Cathedral has become part of our spring so thank you all for making it happen."
Nick B (DWT)
Photo of three juvs courtesy of Ian superbrad Bradley


20 comments:

christine said...

Just 2 let everyone know that all 4 juvs still around the cathedral! Just walked past on way in2 town and all 4 were near the gargolyes! From Christine

Phoebe said...

That's good news, Christine thanks for letting us know. They must be still learning. I will miss them when they have gone. Let's hope we get to see them out and about the area.

Caroline said...

I've been rather out of touch for a few weeks so it was great to clock on again and see the clarity of the cams and hear that the juvies are still around - thanks Christina! This morning, one peregrine is enjoying the SUNSHINE. Speaking of sunshine, how fantastic that the donations have topped £1000 and are within spitting distance of £1500... can we reach £2000?!?!! I am sure that most of us can't afford much but it is amazing to think that the little I sent will not only help this project directly but also be TRIPLED in memory of someone who loved peregrines. Thank you again to the family concerned.

Phoebe said...

A lovely close-up of one of the youngsters eating breakfast on the tower, right up against the webcam!

Nick B (DWT) said...

For an update see the top of the lates post.
NB

Helen said...

At least two juveniles on the tower cam this evening, with a third bird just visible, although it's difficult to make out whether it's another juvenile or an adult. One adult definitely sitting on the stonework below the platform.

christine said...

It's nice 2 see 3 juvs all 2gether up close! And That they are still doing ok! I will miss not seeing them wen they finally go! From christine

Caroline said...

Two juvies on the tower cam this morning. Not sure what they are watching but their heads are turning in unison :) Does anyone know whether the adults are still feeding them at this stage?

Anonymous said...

Two beauties on cam

Caroline said...

Adult on the nest platform and juvie on the tower. Such clear pics - AND some sunshine! Good start to the day.

Caroline said...

Wow, just got home tonight and there was STILL an adult on the nest platform and a juvie on the tower - have they moved at all all day? ;) What's more we've got a FULL screen view along the tower now on the Video 1 or the 'left nest cam'. The juvie seemed uncannily close. Thank you team!

Helen said...

Some nice pair bonding taking place between the adult birds on the nest platform. Both of them had their heads down facing each other, whilst one of the juveniles was higher up on the tower. Earlier this evening there were three juveniles on the tower.

Ian (superbrad) said...

Had a couple of hours around the Cathedral today not much activity two Juv's and one parent most of the shots are of the Juv feeding on the left hand waterspout.
Slideshow of some of todays shots @:-
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https://picasaweb.google.com/113923448994663547451/July17thDerbyPeregrine#slideshow/5766154481721559106
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Regards Ian (superbrad)

Phoebe said...

Another beautiful set of photos Ian! Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Just caught sight of one on the corbel......

christine said...

Does ne one know whether the juvs r still around? I haven't seen them around 4 a few days! Nt sure if they Have gone for good nw! From Christine

jan t said...

juvenile on top tower 9.45 am

Nick B (DWT) said...

Two white letter hairstreaks were seen yesterday. Today's visit (Sunday) starts at 11 am from Chapel St Car Park - see update at top of the post.
NB

christine said...

What has happened 2 webcam 2? Looks asthough there is sumthing in front of it! From Christine

Nick B (DWT) said...

It's probably a prey item Christine.
We'll have to go up the tower and take a look- tomorrow if not today.
Nick B (DWT)