It looks as if our two remaining juveniles have fledged earlier this morning (7th June). Thanks to those of you who posted comments earlier.
A check yesterday morning showed the two on the nest and the two parents above them, calmly sitting watching so we felt sure the third chick would have still been on the top of the tower.
We will try to get reports from the spot during the day but if one comes to ground someone will report it for sure. The police have been alerted so that if a member of the public reports seeing one we will get a call. Similarly, the Cathedral staff are aware of the situation.
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yes, awesome , just got out of bed, flicked the web cam on, and within a minute the 3rd
ReplyDeleteone was off!! glad i caught it at 5.30 am!!!
The one on the roof was seen flying at 9pm 6 June. I have a phone photo but don't know how to post it.
ReplyDeleteHi Anon: send it to peregrines@derbyshirewt.co.uk or enquiries@derbyshirewt.co.uk
ReplyDeleteThanks for the heads up anyway.
Nick B
I believe I saw the third chick fly from the roof last night. It looked like it might have been her maiden voyage! I have photos if anyone would like to verify.
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah - thanks for that. Please send any photos to one of the email addresses in the comment above.
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I finish work at 2.30pm so will have a good scout round then. Juvs probably now happily perched up on one or more of the tall buildings nearby.
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Antony Pooles has just seen the two that fledged earlier today on the edge of the nave roof and then being fed by an adult so we are sure they are OK.
ReplyDeleteThe rescued bird we put on the top of the tower has not been seen again but we feel sure it is OK. The parent birds seen very calm and relaxed whereas if a juvenile is trapped somewhere they fly about above it, responding to its calls.
Further checks will be made tomorrow.
The project Team
90% certain I've just spotted the 1st fledged bird soaring near the tower - looking very strong if it was!
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All three juvs now together on the nave roof 😊👍 - Antony
ReplyDeleteThat's brilliant news Anthony, puts all our minds at rest!
ReplyDeleteI have sent the photos of (I think) the rescued chick flying from the roof via the enquiries email address. Thanks Sarah
ReplyDeleteLike any parent now that they've all fledged I'm suffering the "empty nest" syndrome! Was expecting the little male to hang around for a bit longer as sometimes happens. What a wonderful uplifting experience it's been in this particular year.
ReplyDeleteThanks to Wendy for her links, tthe Project Team, the abseiling to ring the birds and everyone else involved. Donation to follow.
It's been a great privilege & pleasure to watch, record & share footage & chat with you all ... hope all continues well with our pair & their fledglings!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks team, Dave & Antony for your input & wonderful pics!
Just came across this bird in the scrape @ 00.46, wondering if a juvenile given that it's laying down?
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Hi Wendy, I think it could be a juvenile, for some reason, it looks like a male.
ReplyDeleteHi Wendy, juvs do have a tendency to sprawl and lay down so very likely.
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Wish there had been a view of chest markings ... same here but looks like adult to me, they used to do this when acting as a sunshade to protect chicks!
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Hi Wendy/Phoebe: the bird in Wendy's latest clip is an adult bird and probably the male. The cere at the base of the beak is yellow and the markings and colouration give that away.
ReplyDeleteI think he is simply very hot...clearly panting with beak open and wings spread to lose heat.
It gets very hot early on that east-facing side of the tower....
Nick B
The previous night-time clip does show a juvenile. Note the pale mark on the head and general subdued markings on the back and tail. Juveniles do lie down a lot pre- and post fledging and that is normal.
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I’m also missing watching the action in the nest box! When’s the best time to watch for sightings on the green with binoculars? Thanks Emma
ReplyDeleteHi Emma,
ReplyDeleteThe Peregrines can be seen around the Cathedral at any time of day. If there are none on the Cathedral check the Jurys Inn and the other high roofs around.
Nice to see two juvs food begging from the grotesques early this morning (c5.45am).
Antony
Thanks Antony,
ReplyDeleteI’ll pop down sometime over the weekend... don’t think it’ll be at 5.45am though!
Emma
I just checked in on the webcams to see a juvenile sitting on the edge of the scrape, looked like a female, she stretched her wings and flew off.
ReplyDeleteIn the heat, one of the juveniles has been seen looking ill - panting and also lying flat.
ReplyDeleteHowever, these are normal responses by peregrines to intense heat - they cool themselves by evaporation from the inside of their mouths and by reducing their profile.
Now the weather has cooled off (and sadly looks to remain that way for a fortnight!) hopefully anyone visiting the cathedral (or catching a bird via the web cams) will seen birds with beaks closed and standing upright!
The project team
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ReplyDeleteQuick, post fledging update and very privileged to see all 5 of our Peregrines this afternoon. The female with two juvs in tow terrorising pigeons over Irongate (very definitely showing them the ropes - and both juvs flying like pro's now) whilst T
ReplyDeletethe male and the third juv were sat in the Jurys Inn.
Cheers
Antony
That’s great news Antony! You were lucky to see them. I sat on the green for about a hour the other afternoon and didn’t see anything. Maybe I’ll try again over the next few days. They’ll be going soon I guess?
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Hi Emma,
DeleteSorry you didn't get to see them but I'm sure you'll connect next time (worth checking out the large police aerial/antenna Just upriver in Chester Green as the male likes to hang out on there occasionally and had 2 juvs with him on Tuesday). They are getting much more mobile and competent but are still depending on the parents for food at the moment. Dispersal time can vary but they should be around for a few weeks yet and of course the adults are resident and stay on territory all year round.
Antony
Disgusted and saddened to learn from the Wildlife Trust Newsletter that 3 peregrine chicks have been stolen from a nest in the Upper Derwent Valley area. This site owned by the Forestry Commission and linked to grouse shooting has seen peregrine persecution before with an adult found poisoned nearby. Unfortunately it seems the culprits very rarely get caught.
ReplyDeleteI read that Heather, it's disgusting & high time all this grouse shooting malarkey was done away with!
ReplyDeleteSurprise visit ... https://youtu.be/Ph4Qa8QWzh8
ReplyDeleteAnother surprise catch but don't know who it is?
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Still perched there now @ 22.06
Bird flew at 22.06 ... any ideas on ID?
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Hi Wendy - one of the juveniles and looking a bit soggy! It has been very wet overnight here.
ReplyDeleteWondering if this is Dad? https://youtu.be/PiTO4A58-zM
ReplyDeleteWe have another visitor ... https://youtu.be/OAok_l-Wt6Y
ReplyDeleteVery unusual to see bird on nestbox this late ...
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Bird was there every time I checked in yesterday.
ReplyDeleteBack again this morning 6.45 or earlier. Perhaps the pigeons are the attraction........
I saw the bird many times yesterday too Jean, good to know you saw it too!
ReplyDeleteGood clear views of our male @ 10.26 looking rather scruffy & in need of a good feed ...
https://youtu.be/TanpgYGRZjU
More close views of our appealing male
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See the nestbox getting popular again ... escaping from youngsters mebbe?
ReplyDeleteHappened to see this visitor yesterday morning (almost forgot to post, blame the gardening!)
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Hi Wendy, I saw this too, but I don't know how to capture visits to "youtube"
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Hi Jean, you need some kind of recording software, what device are you watching on?
ReplyDeleteHi Wendy
ReplyDeleteThat was lucky! Do you have some sort of alert on your phone for when they appear on camera in the nest box? Or are you just lucky when you check?
Hi Wendy, I am on Apple MacBook, iPad or iPhone. New to his game!
ReplyDeleteTry downloading AZ screen recorder to your ipad ... very easy to use & can be easily uploaded to youtube to get URL needed to post on here!
ReplyDeleteThanks Wendy....I will give it a go!
ReplyDeleteHi Emma, no alerts, just lucky but I do check the nestcam several times a day!
ReplyDeleteWe have a visitor, with what looks like cobweb blowing in the wind!
ReplyDeleteWas watching for a while Jean, highly irritating that feather, bird was also trying to bring up a pellet ... https://youtu.be/HIL_gSXL2nc
ReplyDeleteHoped the breeze would dislodge feather by now but see it's still there!
Sorry, meant cobweb ... they stick like glue!
ReplyDeleteHi Wendy, think it is a feather stuck to a cobweb! At least it has moved. Bird was there 7.30am tues for more than an hour
ReplyDeleteand again weds 7.30am for 3 hours, just sitting and watching the world go by. Just seen it is there again now......
Hi Jean, did spot the bird today, couple of snippets ...
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https://youtu.be/Tffxi7mxcYE
Another visit just now ... is it Dad?
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Alternative view @ 10.22
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Hi wendy, yes I spotted the bird 2/8/21 and again briefly yesterday (6th)
ReplyDeletewas there again today early this morning. Haven't got quite so much time to watch at the moment.
Not set up screen recording yet. I get the feeling it is Dad!