Peregrine Falcons first nested on Derby's Cathedral, England, in 2006. Our Peregrine Project is now run by a partnership between Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, Derby City Council, Derby Cathedral and the Cathedral Quarter. Here is what's happening in 2024. . .
Kate (from Devon, a regular web cam watcher over many years) captured this screenshot today showing both the male and female peregrine on the nest platform - so that is a very encouraging sign.
We can expect to see them bowing and 'e-chupping' to each other over the next few weeks.
Let us know in the 'comments' what you see!
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| The pair on the nest platform 29th January 2022 The project team |
As the new year dawns, our peregrines will be beginning to sense the oncoming breeding season and, should the mild weather continue, it might be worth checking the webcams for any signs of display.
Let us know if you see any!
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| Derby Cathedral as seen from the old Assembly Rooms car park |
Meanwhile, Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, which manages this project, is advertising for a one year Engagement Trainee post to help with this project but mainly to try to protect peregrine nest sites elsewhere in the county, for example, nests in disused quarries which are very vulnerable to the theft of eggs and especially chicks for sale to the lucrative Middle East market.
To find out more see: https://jobs.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/job/224424
The Project Team