tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post2936864371544517924..comments2024-03-28T16:23:15.216+00:00Comments on Derby Cathedral Peregrine Project - 2024: Temporary Camera ProblemPeregrine Project Member (Nick M.)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08206815980511978659noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-81591477162316470322009-05-25T21:27:37.647+01:002009-05-25T21:27:37.647+01:00David - Just do what I do. Use the "unwanted" post...David - Just do what I do. Use the "unwanted" posts as evidence that the need for properly enforced laws protecting all wild birds of prey are as essential as ever, and persuade more people to sign the RSPB's anti persecution pledge. <BR><BR>Try it - it's ever so satisfying.....John B (not the sloop)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-10861625258479782362009-05-25T21:10:57.764+01:002009-05-25T21:10:57.764+01:00Thankyou for today the Falcons were amazing :-)Thankyou for today the Falcons were amazing :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-42549162134927252822009-05-25T19:48:52.547+01:002009-05-25T19:48:52.547+01:00Is there not a "moderator function " on this site ...Is there not a "moderator function " on this site ? <br />I really don't think that anyone with reasonable intelligence and serious interest in racing pigeons would be foolish enough to want to alienate a large body of other bird enthusiasts.<br />Recent comments by "anonymous" demonstrate a level of stupidity which renders them unworthy of debate and should not have appeared.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02659235953061349037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-17078630132898805322009-05-25T14:29:22.161+01:002009-05-25T14:29:22.161+01:00DNFTT :)<A HREF="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ea/DoNotFeedTroll.svg/150px-DoNotFeedTroll.svg.png" REL="nofollow">DNFTT :)</A>Terry, Herts UKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08581540633600423284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-47832730025010189532009-05-25T12:17:10.344+01:002009-05-25T12:17:10.344+01:00Andy,
Just a note that we were asked to ignore an...Andy,<br /><br />Just a note that we were asked to ignore and not respond to the pigeon guys.Karen Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13306986336556283751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-13993763929383802482009-05-25T10:57:57.977+01:002009-05-25T10:57:57.977+01:00yep..typical reaction from someone who keeps pigeo...yep..typical reaction from someone who keeps pigeons.Do people realise just how ruthless these people are with their own birds,wouldnt think twice about grabbing one of their birds around the throat and killing it just cos it dosent quite meet their standards,whereas a bird of prey only kills to survive,watch the chicks people,when theyve had enough to eat they stop,nature at its finest...rspb keep up the fine work and people of Derby be proud of these birds,your very luckyandynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-4090468339766483192009-05-25T10:38:35.676+01:002009-05-25T10:38:35.676+01:00here we are again, happy as can be, all good frien...here we are again, happy as can be, all good friends and jolly good companyTerrinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-63535862997697795332009-05-25T09:38:14.261+01:002009-05-25T09:38:14.261+01:00When are the pigeon fanciers gonna give it a rest....When are the pigeon fanciers gonna give it a rest.They keep banging on about loosing their pigeons due to peregrine strikes but they dont really know what theyre talking about.Yep no doubt there are a few strikes on racing pigeons but if he wants to come round my house he can help himself.Theres at least 8 racing pigeons on my roof probably all classified as peregrine strikes,theyre a pain in the backside because they eat foodstuff put out for the wild birds not to mention the mess they leave behind.So...next time 1 of your pigeons fails to return from a race dont blame a peregrine for the loss,maybe its had enough of being cooped up and its reverted back to its wild state,just a thoughtandynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-89060075562656542102009-05-25T08:14:17.362+01:002009-05-25T08:14:17.362+01:00pax Canada 12.13am
Is that Garbo in the corner?
"...pax Canada 12.13am<br />Is that Garbo in the corner? <br />"I want to be alone"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-27327631886803122412009-05-25T07:49:00.335+01:002009-05-25T07:49:00.335+01:00The chicks are getting very close to the edge of t...The chicks are getting very close to the edge of the tray this morning, peering over the edge. Should make good viewing for today's visitors, me included. pix on flickrPhoebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04284500199021475114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-67579015217281306632009-05-25T07:27:15.869+01:002009-05-25T07:27:15.869+01:00There are 189 steps to the top of the tower - alth...There are 189 steps to the top of the tower - although some days I am sure there are more!!! May I also advise all climbers to wear sensible flat shoes.<br />Looking forward to seeing lots of people.<br />TonyProject Member (Derby Cathedral)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04026424381132887571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-72055320808498924722009-05-25T07:17:14.666+01:002009-05-25T07:17:14.666+01:00The tower is 212 feet high 'in old money' - so tha...The tower is 212 feet high 'in old money' - so that's about 70 metres in new? The total number of steps is just under 200 (Tony will know the exact number). <br />Fortunately the tower tours make a stop half way up at the ringing room so you can take a breather but the climb does require some physical effort as you can imagine....so people who are scared of heights and who have serious breathing, are seriously overweight or have other health problems should think hard before attempting to go up to the top.....but most people manage it without problems. <br />The views of the city from the top are great of course once you get there and you appreciate what the peregrines look down on every day.<br />the forecast today is fine for the morning with thunder showers moving up from the south during the afternoon at some point.<br />Nick B (DWT)Nick Brown (wildlife trust)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-65502308716397597282009-05-25T05:29:29.354+01:002009-05-25T05:29:29.354+01:00Breakfast was served early this morning at 05:11 W...Breakfast was served early this morning at 05:11 WCT. Parent and youngsters all looking fine.<br /><br />@ Sue: I hope you enjoy your visit to Derby Cathedral, and that the weather and birds co-operate.<br /><br />@ Karen Anne: The blog item says that there are 82 steps to the half way point - which must be about 4 floor levels in an average house.Roger (AT)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00538107889143860677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-26838440018893171392009-05-25T00:22:12.691+01:002009-05-25T00:22:12.691+01:00Hi, Sue,
The multiview seems fine for me.
How ta...Hi, Sue,<br /><br />The multiview seems fine for me.<br /><br />How tall is the tower anyway? I am pretty sure I will not be climbing up if I get to visit :-)Karen Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13306986336556283751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-5130827789820544412009-05-24T23:26:15.689+01:002009-05-24T23:26:15.689+01:00Hi all
Life has been v busy for me the last few da...Hi all<br />Life has been v busy for me the last few days and I feel I've completely lost the plot. I'm having some problems getting the multi view; as we still have the blog entry headed "Camera Problems", is this why? Hopefully, all will be revealed whenI visit tomorrow - I'm very excited! I'm off to dust off my "sensible shoes" now, ready for that tower climb!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-21568011998475955202009-05-24T19:44:51.238+01:002009-05-24T19:44:51.238+01:00I wasn't here to see last year unfortunately but i...I wasn't here to see last year unfortunately but if you look in the previous years from the main page its all on there.<br /><br />I too think they will use up all of the tray before long and possibly the cameras will be one for each side as main views - (hint-hint)Phoebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04284500199021475114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-77966168868967057702009-05-24T19:29:35.863+01:002009-05-24T19:29:35.863+01:00Hi Phoebe, Yes, I guess the first flight is their ...Hi Phoebe, Yes, I guess the first flight is their next big challenge. I read on the Canadian Peregrine link that I posted, that urban peregrines do get a small "rescue possibility" advantage if their first flight goes badly. <br /><br />I have been dashing in from gardening now and then to see if I can get a shot of all 4 rascals in the nest scrape side. No luck! They have of course been teasing me and dancing about in the "wrong" side. They seem to be settling in for a snooze now.<br /><br />I am not sure it makes sense to change the main camera view - they are growing so fast that they are bound to occupy both trays much of the time. What happened last year?Roger (AT)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00538107889143860677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-15479577672784656442009-05-24T19:00:15.170+01:002009-05-24T19:00:15.170+01:00I agree Roger, they are coming on fine now and the...I agree Roger, they are coming on fine now and the flight feathers grow as you watch! It's getting really exciting now - I can't wait for them to get all their flight feathers, but I hope they all fledge safely.Phoebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04284500199021475114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-75618174840133043382009-05-24T18:10:36.423+01:002009-05-24T18:10:36.423+01:00There seems to be quite a difference if feather de...There seems to be quite a difference if feather development between the largest and smallest chicks.<br /><br />Or perhaps this is an optical delusion ? :) - caused by the bigger chick starting on her de-fluffing activity?Roger (AT)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00538107889143860677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-72902230114759483812009-05-24T17:56:18.320+01:002009-05-24T17:56:18.320+01:00Both parents are on view, no wait mum has flown of...Both parents are on view, no wait mum has flown off!Phoebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04284500199021475114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-21807523842307327992009-05-24T17:51:50.017+01:002009-05-24T17:51:50.017+01:00@ project team, panic over it was not what i thou...@ project team, panic over it was not what i thought it was sorry for the panicwayne1984https://www.blogger.com/profile/12795740111819846257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-33325629338452056722009-05-24T16:39:38.228+01:002009-05-24T16:39:38.228+01:00@ Wayne - your email address does not show on your...@ Wayne - your email address does not show on your last post.Phoebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04284500199021475114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-47414922782076043592009-05-24T15:39:06.693+01:002009-05-24T15:39:06.693+01:00can the project team get in touch with me on the b...can the project team get in touch with me on the below email address it is quite important that i speak with you asapwayne1984https://www.blogger.com/profile/12795740111819846257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-33806333814937297052009-05-24T14:23:42.102+01:002009-05-24T14:23:42.102+01:00Dinner is served... aren't they growing? The flig...Dinner is served... aren't they growing? The flight feathers are growing by the minute!Phoebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04284500199021475114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-48576573299722291082009-05-24T14:11:32.280+01:002009-05-24T14:11:32.280+01:00Now that down is being shed for proper feathers, i...Now that down is being shed for proper feathers, it looks like the chicks have been plucked!Terrinoreply@blogger.com