tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post1541637096610948811..comments2024-03-28T16:23:15.216+00:00Comments on Derby Cathedral Peregrine Project - 2024: Death of a chickPeregrine Project Member (Nick M.)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08206815980511978659noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-91164116388433475222014-05-21T23:16:45.185+01:002014-05-21T23:16:45.185+01:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Phoebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04284500199021475114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-51028697337399914682014-05-21T22:54:37.284+01:002014-05-21T22:54:37.284+01:00Hi Phoebe
Aylesbury can be accessed 3 ways. I'...Hi Phoebe<br />Aylesbury can be accessed 3 ways. I'll tell you the Wildlife Trust website way, which is at http://www.bbowt.org.uk/node/17006 There are 2 views, sideways and overhead. It's not the Rolls Royce (no pun intended, although we aren't luck enough to have such fabulous partners like you!) of webcams but it does the job. We only have one chick (?adult fertility issues???) but my goodness, it's a whopper. It was ringed on Friday 16th and was a feisty madam with a fierce peck. It was judged to be a female at such a weigth being only 18 days old at that stage. It has a metal and darvic ring. The darvic is orange (like so many) and has black lettering "LD".<br />Christine - not sure if Nick is picking up blog comments just now, suggest you call DWT HQ and ask for the Peregrine Engagement Officer. There'll be a watchpoint as usual on Saturday which he'll be at but you may be too late to find out by then.Sue Hetheringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13083609959430781367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-78422279802929358752014-05-21T18:56:20.479+01:002014-05-21T18:56:20.479+01:00Hi nick just wondered when the chicks r going ...Hi nick just wondered when the chicks r going to be ringed? From chrstinechristinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-88286349463583852162014-05-21T18:50:37.886+01:002014-05-21T18:50:37.886+01:00Hi Lorraine & Sue, thanks for the welcome back...Hi Lorraine & Sue, thanks for the welcome back! I am watching and notice how different the feeding sessions are now.... the chicks are helping themselves from the feeders beak, even snatching from each other at times. It won't be long until food is left for them to help themselves. All three look to be thriving and that little is so fiesty! It's good to be back watching. I have some screengrabs and will post them later.<br /><br />@Sue, I still can't get to see your chick, the cams do not display. I hope it is doing well.Phoebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04284500199021475114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-72931236574980545042014-05-21T18:07:52.604+01:002014-05-21T18:07:52.604+01:00Just gone 6pm on 21/5/14 and "the ravenous th...Just gone 6pm on 21/5/14 and "the ravenous three" have all just tucked in to supper, all looking very lively and alert. They then slumped into post dinner soporific stupor! I watched, seranaded by the cathedral carillion (if that's what it's called!)Sue Hetheringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13083609959430781367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-10448824007358139052014-05-21T13:32:38.836+01:002014-05-21T13:32:38.836+01:00I see the little one is holding it's own and m...I see the little one is holding it's own and managing to pinch quite a few mouthful's at feeding time going on just now. NOW I can relax into the joys to come!Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17318770820387442456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-16824199742343070352014-05-21T13:25:22.810+01:002014-05-21T13:25:22.810+01:00Busy time for me just now, with only quick look-in...Busy time for me just now, with only quick look-in's and catch up's. Lots of posts to read -<br /> <br />Glad of the facts posted by Victoria that have appeased any miss-understanding and smoothed any ruffled feathers! No harm done and good camaraderie remains within the blog. We are so fiercely protective of the birds and anxiety over the deceased chick was still raw in everyone's minds. A gallant response by Peter to round and close the matter.<br /><br />Hi Phoebe! a relief to know you are recuperating. Rest up and take things slowly. Hope you soon feel much stronger. x<br /><br />Sue, I soooo wanted to come up to visit the green this year, but may not be able to make it whilst my dear old mum needs me on hand over the next few weeks, so it very much depends on if an opportunity arises. Don't forget to give us a wave on 24th!<br /><br />Three chicks in the shade just now and all looks good.<br /><br /> Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17318770820387442456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-12536807158305605652014-05-21T12:04:37.325+01:002014-05-21T12:04:37.325+01:00Wen we watched the peregrine falcons this morning ...Wen we watched the peregrine falcons this morning one of the chicks went in to the sun so the male grabed the chicks neck and pulled it under its wing.It was very funny wen we saw it. The male is looking after the chicks very well.Defantley wen he did that. Green Classnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-72454806021846505962014-05-21T09:25:22.568+01:002014-05-21T09:25:22.568+01:009:25am and it's correct that one chick is is t...9:25am and it's correct that one chick is is the corner. Chicks often do tend to like to snuggle into corners though so hopefully it's not a bad sign. The female is sort of "mantling" it, presumably to shade it? It is moving from time to time. The other two chicks are noisy but perhaps they are hungrier?<br />Oh and PS, yes, welcome back Phoebe, we've missed you!Sue Hetheringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13083609959430781367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-52031690363207379672014-05-21T09:21:23.774+01:002014-05-21T09:21:23.774+01:00Morning, thanks Kate!
The one on the left is movi...Morning, thanks Kate!<br /><br />The one on the left is moving and has shade from the falcon, but they all look very hot today. Fingers crossed the weather is set to be cooler after today. They will feel better.Phoebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04284500199021475114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-7557676967641965362014-05-21T08:44:04.451+01:002014-05-21T08:44:04.451+01:00Is number 2 in trouble. all across on the far side...Is number 2 in trouble. all across on the far side of the scrape on it's own? Hope everything's ok. lindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-77362413271290628862014-05-21T07:27:38.235+01:002014-05-21T07:27:38.235+01:00Morning all
Yes Phoebe, we have missed you, I was ...Morning all<br />Yes Phoebe, we have missed you, I was just contemplating an e. mail to you,as is so unusual for you to be a way so long,without any comments or pics.<br />Always frustrating when computers play up, maybe it knew you were having surgery and was giving you support CHOL:):<br />The Flat grey thing on the slate side, I assumed is part of the furniture, as the chicks have been nestled up along there past few days.Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-78622283988880768422014-05-20T22:20:49.351+01:002014-05-20T22:20:49.351+01:00I'm really excited that the Watchpoints start ...I'm really excited that the Watchpoints start this coming Saturday 24th May. We volunteers will be on Cathedral Green with telescopes and binoculars to let interested visitors see the wonderful birds - and we never tell anyone off who takes the trouble to come and see us. We're only too pleased to welcome anyone who thinks the birds are as fabulous as we think they are :) I shall be coming up from the Aylesbury area where we just have the one fat chick as has been noted above. It was ringed on the 16th May and the ringer said it was a feistly little madam with a beak to be respected. The ringer declared it to be a female based on her weight (the sexual dimorphism is apparent from the start, so I'm told) Do come and see us, Derby Telegraph, maybe get some nice shots of the watchpoint.Sue Hetheringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13083609959430781367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-86010989696368717672014-05-20T19:32:17.848+01:002014-05-20T19:32:17.848+01:00@AnnieF
Thanks for the welcome back. I have miss...@AnnieF<br /><br />Thanks for the welcome back. I have missed being here. There was a brief spell of heavy rain at Derby earlier. All looks well on the scrape. The chicks huddled in the corner.<br /><br />I wonder what that grey flat looking thing is on the right side? Could be a wing maybe.<br /><br />Phoebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04284500199021475114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-52796366406679172742014-05-20T17:45:46.213+01:002014-05-20T17:45:46.213+01:00@Phoebe:
Welcome back, & I hope your recovery ...@Phoebe:<br />Welcome back, & I hope your recovery will be swift, painless and complete. Missed you!<br />Yes it was so sad to lose that chick, but the others all look quite perky. Let's hope they continue to thrive.AnnieF.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12005659812540485097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-40644888509241885442014-05-20T17:42:05.306+01:002014-05-20T17:42:05.306+01:00I am sorry to hear the news of the dead chick. Un...I am sorry to hear the news of the dead chick. Unfortunately my pc decided to give up last week. I have just had surgery and can only type for a short while, so I have missed everything for a few days.<br /><br />Let's hope the remaining three chicks continue to do well.<br /><br />I will try to watch as much as I can and get screengrabs.Phoebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04284500199021475114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-39267254444509006292014-05-20T17:09:12.938+01:002014-05-20T17:09:12.938+01:00@ Victoria Wilcox:
Thank you for pointing this out...@ Victoria Wilcox:<br />Thank you for pointing this out. I had no reason to suspect this post - I've never come across false information here before. I'm so sorry to have upset you by taking the comment by Anonymous (Peter) at face value.<br /> Kind regards, AnnieF.AnnieF.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12005659812540485097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-12641338851170241252014-05-20T16:02:24.541+01:002014-05-20T16:02:24.541+01:00I've been watching the others at Nottingham, N...I've been watching the others at Nottingham, Norwich, Sheffield and Aylesbury. The Nottingham chicks, which are some weeks older than ours are huge. The Norwich ones are pretty big too, but the Sheffield ones don't seem to be growing as fast. That little Aylesbury one is big too. Nick- Sue when are ours going to be ringed? They seem to have settled down in the left side of the scrape again now. Just hope they keep well. Lindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-32331921376365628112014-05-20T15:39:22.378+01:002014-05-20T15:39:22.378+01:00AnnieF, Lorraine and Sue Peregrino I would very mu...AnnieF, Lorraine and Sue Peregrino I would very much guide you now please to the comment just posted anonymously again (by Peter)- which explains the comment about our group he made previously....<br />Perhaps next time Peter you could benefit from following our example here at the Derby Telegraph and check your facts as carefully as possible before publishing something for all to see.<br />I accept your apology on behalf of the group but urge you to think about the consequences of posting libellous statements you do not know are fact.... on a website - that could affect the reputation of many lovely people who care as much for the birds as you do.Victoria Wilcoxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-8331998813774335642014-05-20T15:17:07.667+01:002014-05-20T15:17:07.667+01:00I am the person that wrote the entry about the pho...I am the person that wrote the entry about the photo group.....maybe things were taken out of context,i was told it happened by a good friend of mine, i myself did not witness anything,just passing on a statement from a friend that was down at the cathedral on whatever day,the person we are talking aboutis in early stages of alzheimers and gets confused very easily,sorry if any upset was caused,but it wasn't ment to. Peter. DerbyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-16666464676015146602014-05-20T15:11:21.603+01:002014-05-20T15:11:21.603+01:00Was it two or three? If you actually saw anyone lo...Was it two or three? If you actually saw anyone looking over from the roped side you would know. Just an unnecessary trouble causer!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-12456424083765377472014-05-20T14:33:00.884+01:002014-05-20T14:33:00.884+01:00The camera club group tower climb was on Sunday no...The camera club group tower climb was on Sunday not Saturday as one of your comments states.<br />Our group was unaccompanied by the verger on his choice but he was quite clear on instructions - we were not to go beyond the rope at the top and not to lean over under any circumstances. We followed that specific instruction and I am not aware of any member who disobeyed this must. I was present for the entire duration that any of them were present.<br />At one point a falcon was circling the tower and making a call so we stayed still where we were and watched from the Iron Gate side.<br />The Cathedral could easily have postponed the trip to another day - we would have been fine about that. They did not.<br />Your frustrations may be better directed at the Cathedral for allowing and encouraging us to go up there. <br />I am disappointed and upset that anyone on your blog would imagine for a moment that we would blatantly behave in a way that would aggravate the peregrine falcons, or disregard instructions, or go ahead with a pre-planned trip that we were NOT warned might be a bad idea in any shape or form. Victoria Wilcoxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-34339534432616254242014-05-20T09:03:46.244+01:002014-05-20T09:03:46.244+01:00I was very lucky to be on line this morning Tuesda...I was very lucky to be on line this morning Tuesday 20/5 at 8.30 am when one of the peregrines arrived with a kill.<br />I was thrilled to be able to watch all three chicks having their breakfast. They all seem about the same size to me.<br /><br />Thanks to all involved in providing such wonderful photography.<br /><br />Anne of AllestreeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-63110536038127414072014-05-19T22:49:15.768+01:002014-05-19T22:49:15.768+01:00The weather forecast I saw said that today (Monday...The weather forecast I saw said that today (Monday 19/5) was to be the last "scorcher". Isn't it bizarre, soes anyone recall the issues we had last year at egg-laying time (the bitter east winds and snow!) Mind, it is wonderful to see the sun after the miserable wet winter we've endured.<br />Hope everyone who can get ther is all ready for the Watchpoints. They start on Saturday. We'll be on the Cathedral Green (and if any errant Derby Telegraph people stop by, they will be very welcome but will get a severe telling off from the watchpoint volunteers first)Sue Hetheringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13083609959430781367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-75917601319456515012014-05-19T19:56:03.798+01:002014-05-19T19:56:03.798+01:00Anon - I'd offer the details to a rival newspa...Anon - I'd offer the details to a rival newspaper, who may take sneaky delight in exposing the breached welfare requirement of the Derby peregrines. It would also highlight the project immensely !<br /><br />Good to see the remaining chicks are tolerating the sun, but won't relax until the smallest gains the ooomph! of the other two and can push itself forward more.<br /><br />It must feel like an oven in the scrape at times. If only a cover could be devised for quick fitting across a corner? Practicality tells me this is not possible, but still... if only!<br /><br /> Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17318770820387442456noreply@blogger.com