tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post1006642739922461493..comments2024-03-28T16:23:15.216+00:00Comments on Derby Cathedral Peregrine Project - 2024: Bell Ringing Open Day this Saturday 23rd AugustPeregrine Project Member (Nick M.)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08206815980511978659noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-12406705455784399992014-09-23T17:31:03.018+01:002014-09-23T17:31:03.018+01:00Been away for a few days and what's the first ...Been away for a few days and what's the first thing I do when I get home? - I tune in to Derby towers, to see if I've missed out on a Fred and Ginger tap-dancing routine, but no, it seems all's been quiet.<br /><br />I do see a solo Mrs.P on the scrape ledge though, looking equally as graceful whilst scanning the horizon for a tasty morsel. Maybe she'll break into song and give us a rendition of " Come to The Cook House Door Boys "<br /><br />(I notice she hasn't even had the hoover out - lazy minx !) <br /><br /> Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17318770820387442456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-37237350528553994312014-09-14T01:33:01.535+01:002014-09-14T01:33:01.535+01:00Many thanks for flickr pics Superbrad, it's ni...Many thanks for flickr pics Superbrad, it's nice to get the chance to see one of the juvies in detail, He/she looks in good condition.Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17318770820387442456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-58037016080016823382014-09-12T09:25:50.894+01:002014-09-12T09:25:50.894+01:00I was passing yesterday and had my camera the resi...I was passing yesterday and had my camera the resident pair were one on the scrape and one below the scrape to the left on the ledge.<br />Six shots are on the Flickr page.<br /><br />Regards Ian "AKA superbrad"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-6984042498678677262014-09-06T19:08:19.649+01:002014-09-06T19:08:19.649+01:00Would just like to take this opportunity to thank ...Would just like to take this opportunity to thank the Derby Bell Ringers for the amazing performances that I hear while watching the Derby Peregrines. Live in the U.S. and truly enjoy listening to them. Rosenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-52836356580189597542014-08-31T22:00:04.781+01:002014-08-31T22:00:04.781+01:00Thanks for this post - I found out about the open ...Thanks for this post - I found out about the open day from this blog, and my husband and I had a great time trying our hand at the bells, seeing the peregrine webcam and enjoying the view from the top of the tower. Really appreciated all the volunteers who gave their time!Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12664765129926771287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-71028456287050621522014-08-31T20:18:57.819+01:002014-08-31T20:18:57.819+01:00I like a bit of the old bell ringing - used to rin...I like a bit of the old bell ringing - used to ring at St.Dominic village church and also at Liskeard. Quite tricky to get into the rythm, but was only ever a learner. Had a secret desire to ring the bells of York Minster ( in my dreams! ) but would never have been good enough. Oh well - who knows, I might take it up again some day.<br /><br />Always enjoy the Derby bells and now forever associate the sound of church bells with the two best peregrines in the world !<br /><br />Still seeing the odd visitor on the Cams and all look in tip top condition. I wonder if all three offspring are still accounted for?<br />Hope so.<br /><br />I've noticed the tiercel has taken to hanging out on his old spot at the far end of the ledge under the scrape. Seen him there a few times lately, as he is now. I think there's a pigeon on the other end, taking it's chances because the tiercel is no doubt very much aware of it.<br /><br />Sorry about this, but just had to share......I've been working hard taking three 10ft conifers down over the last couple of months and today I finally got the last of the tap roots cut and removed the stumps. Taken everything I had, but boy, do I feel smug or what !! <br /><br /> Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17318770820387442456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-16850213556044143032014-08-29T00:18:01.295+01:002014-08-29T00:18:01.295+01:00Update on the Bellringers' Tower Open Day:
Al...Update on the Bellringers' Tower Open Day:<br /><br />Although it started a little overcast, the weather soon brightened up and was then fine for the rest of the day, much to the relief of our intrepid volunteer looking after things on the roof.<br /><br />Numbers were a little down on last year, possibly because Derby County were playing at home, but we did have a peregrine on the nest tray all day much to the delight of the regular web-cam viewing visitors and the amazement of those who were new to the project.<br /><br />We had some great publicity thanks to a piece in the morning news bulletins on BBC Radio Derby and another in the evening on BBC TV's East Midlands Today. Many thanks BBC.<br /><br />A highlight for me was a visitor proving that, just like riding a bike, once you've learned how to ring you never forget it. He had not rung for 30 years but still managed to ring perfectly first time. Brilliant.<br /><br />Thanks to everyone who helped and to all the visitors who came along.<br /><br />Hope to see you all again, same time, next year.<br /><br />Roger.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-9294311652881681812014-08-25T07:57:48.892+01:002014-08-25T07:57:48.892+01:00Late reply to folk who asked about why the birds w...Late reply to folk who asked about why the birds were showing signs of courting at this time of year. Apparently this happens not just in peregrines but in many other species too - though it doesn't last that long usually. In the case of our falcons, perhaps it does serve to strengthen the pair bond once again prior to the onset of winter, ensuring that the birds stay at or near the nest and are prepare to defend it against any intruders.<br />Nick B (DWT)Nick B (DWT)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-11920766637804228882014-08-25T07:57:46.369+01:002014-08-25T07:57:46.369+01:00Late reply to folk who asked about why the birds w...Late reply to folk who asked about why the birds were showing signs of courting at this time of year. Apparently this happens not just in peregrines but in many other species too - though it doesn't last that long usually. In the case of our falcons, perhaps it does serve to strengthen the pair bond once again prior to the onset of winter, ensuring that the birds stay at or near the nest and are prepare to defend it against any intruders.<br />Nick B (DWT)Nick B (DWT)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-79669404208593152792014-08-22T09:32:22.622+01:002014-08-22T09:32:22.622+01:00Some swift news that might be of interest to the P...Some swift news that might be of interest to the Project with their swift hats on. Interesting news from Mark Avery on his blog here http://markavery.info/2014/08/22/swift-visit-malmesbury/#comment-162977 for today (22nd August) about a swift tower put up in Malmesbury. Where would be a good spot in Derby to put up a tower?<br />Haven't see a peregrine for ages, but really interesting to read (on the previous comment board)that the Derby pair are back into bonding behaviour already. Gosh, I didn't realise it happened so early.Sue Hetheringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13083609959430781367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-12872872406987985062014-08-21T21:27:06.059+01:002014-08-21T21:27:06.059+01:00I would love to be with you as a member of the ban...I would love to be with you as a member of the band of lovely people who all claim to be the project's biggest fans but I have other obligations with another hat on to fulfil on Saturday on the helpline of this charity http://uk-sobs.org.uk/ which coincidentally is also based in beloved Derby. So sorry to miss the event but best wishes for a brilliant day. Sue Hetheringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13083609959430781367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-29734607528421694082014-08-21T20:37:00.576+01:002014-08-21T20:37:00.576+01:00The climbs are £3 for adults and £2 for children o...The climbs are £3 for adults and £2 for children over 8 years old.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com