It seems the young male that fell off on Tuesday has managed to get back to the nest platform with all three juveniles present this morning (Friday 7th).
Thanks to everyone who sent in comments.
When a juvenile leaves the nest platform, it is rare for it to return so quickly so this was quite a surprise.
This screengrab is by Kate and shows all three this morning:
Meanwhile the final Watch Point takes place tomorrow, Saturday 8th and by then, who knows what might have happened.
So do come down to the Cathedral if you live nearby.
DWT trainee Chloe and our excellent Watch Point volunteers look forward to seeing you!
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27 comments:
When l see all five together l will believe the fledgling returned. At the moment l am of the opinion that both adults are on the scrape.
If you had been watching at 5.30 this morning you would have seen the 3 youngsters together, not the behaviour of a mature adult bird with them! The returner seemed to be shouting louder for its food, probably as it has had to attract attention to be fed whilst out of the nest.
Funny you should say that Merlin - all day yesterday, from my office window (which is on Iron Gate on the third floor), I could hear the constant and very loud cry of a (hungry) peregrine. I tried looking but couldn't see where it was, my thoughts are that it might have been above my head on the roof somewhere. Supremely glad to see it has returned!
Could you identify the 3 juveniles please. I can only see 2
They've still got white fluff in places and are ringed. They're liable to move so stating their position is pointless since no-one knows if you are watching when they are.
All three juveniles still on the platform at the moment.
If possible after they leave the nest it would be appreciated if the staff would collect the racing pigeons rings and report them on the RPRA website https://www.rpra.org/
Someone out there is looking for there racing pigeons that have never made it home and they have been a lot of ring in the past months
Kind Regards !
@ Anonymous
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I have just posted a picture of the 'three youngsters' on flickr, if you click on it you will clearly see it is a pic taken at 12.48 (time shown in the pic,)
the top of the pic shows two together on one side of the scrape,with white tips on the tails,
and the bottom shows NO yellow on the beak squawking at the far end of scrape.
Hope this helps you identifying for yourself
Hi: It may be possible to search for any rings remaining among the prey remains but note that the nest, which requires an abseil to reach, will not be visited again until early next year for its annual clean up.
I was there from 8am until noon today. Very quiet. Little flapping. No helicoptering. One juvenile sat on the edge of the platform on and off. The female sat on the edge of the platform for around 2 hours and only occasionally had a look into the scrape. Male on the masonry above. Same thing. Never moved for a couple of hours. Could have been a lazy Sunday afternoon as the song goes.
Wonderful news about the prodigal fledgling's return, really thought to never see him again! Some action from 09.32 this morning see-sawing from one scrape to t'other to do a body count ... all three were there
https://youtu.be/pL4zsrHAXsE?si=rWpOPxLuPzgbqW2g
Amazing news - well done little one. Hope to be able to get to the watch point on Saturday. Huge thank you to all the project team.
I think this footage of all THREE youngsters in a huddle will dispel any doubts that the 'prodigal' chick has returned ...
https://youtu.be/LtGHguTt0Uk
Further footage of all three when female brings prey at 19:00, she just takes it all in her stride, like how the little one pushes in for sole feed at the end!
https://youtu.be/zmMYOakxApU
Lol can tell your not a watcher from the beginning if you can't tell the parents from the babies...1 big clue the babies chests are still a yellowy colour and adults are white chests lol
All three youngsters were perched on the edge of the platform a few minutes ago, looking a little wobbly. I think today's watch point is going to be fun!
Morning Helen
Am sure you will all have interesting Watch today, how exciting, especially if some of the school children visit.
08.00 all three running up and down with Mum keeping an eye,
There seems to be quite a few people at the watchpoint this morning from what I can see on the webcam feed. I would have loved to have gone myself. There's definitely things to see!
I can hear jazz music!
It's the annual Silk Mill festival today on Cathedral Green so lots of music and entertainment. I've been there this morning and saw all the peregrine family. Was lucky enough to see adult nearly catch a pigeon who had a lucky escape. There were gasps from the crowd. Exciting, even if you aren't a bird watcher. Thank-you volunteers.
Good luck in getting some great views of the Peregrine family at this final Watchpoint today ... here were the Three youngsters on scrapes this morning with Mum perched nearby ...
https://youtu.be/7zDXN6rx0DI?si=kSeWbZQUKYPvorwv
Apparently the Watch Point has had to be cut short due to the presence of a political rally which has somewhat overwhelmed it leaving the volunteers little option but to pack up.
That's very disappointing for all who've given theit time freely to stage this event and for folk who will miss the action ... the youngsters have gone from view too, all lying flat in the shingle scrape!
Awh! but thats what they think of a political rally, ruining their day and all the lovely people who came to see them.
Earlier they were really enjoying all the goings on, I put a pic on flickr, of them watching. all.
Our three youngsters seem content to stay home for now ... could easily log on in morning to find that they've changed their minds?
https://youtu.be/4ocLnjf-hy0
XRL has been for a fly around this morning. Saw him land safely back on the platform at 6.50
This wasn't a political rally. It was the annual match and rally that honours those who gave up so much during the industrial revolution to ensure better rights for workers in the future. That is why it is staged at the old mill and the pub called the silk mill in derby. If you Google the silk mill derby you will see the mural on the side of the pub dedicated to those who took part.
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