tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post308341053192574456..comments2024-03-28T16:23:15.216+00:00Comments on Derby Cathedral Peregrine Project - 2024: Clean up dayPeregrine Project Member (Nick M.)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08206815980511978659noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-11084308047600382042014-03-14T19:17:15.752+00:002014-03-14T19:17:15.752+00:00Just found your post Annie - thanks for alerting.
...Just found your post Annie - thanks for alerting.<br /><br />How awful about the fire, and I guess that does indeed explain the query of my previous post. I'll go and read up on it - sounds pretty dire. Just hope and pray no one has been injured.Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17318770820387442456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-45451668904080030392014-03-14T19:06:43.590+00:002014-03-14T19:06:43.590+00:00Saw the birds on and off today, but both Cams appe...Saw the birds on and off today, but both Cams appear to be frozen just now (19.03) with the last image of the birds showing 17.40 on Cam 2 <br /><br />Enjoyed the new DWT update and just watched the video link that Nick B recommended at the end of his post ( footage of a peregrine bathing ) It must have been a wonderful few moments for the lucky person who took the film - and so very grateful to them for sharing the event.<br />Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17318770820387442456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-16482205618207085992014-03-14T18:51:06.621+00:002014-03-14T18:51:06.621+00:00A message on Twitter says that a huge fire at Derb...A message on Twitter says that a huge fire at Derby Assembly Rooms has cut the links to the peregrine webcams. The accompanying photo looks terrifying.AnnieF.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12005659812540485097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-10925716919107327852014-03-13T13:34:23.982+00:002014-03-13T13:34:23.982+00:00Missed the 't' off ar't' and the &...Missed the 't' off ar't' and the 'a' before cake, I know ( and that'll teach me to read before I post!) - but was so exited to see them both.<br /><br />Anyway, the birds haven't 'scrambled' yet and sadly I have to go out now - hope I don't mniss any action the moment I tune out.Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17318770820387442456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-21539938486828396182014-03-13T13:09:13.878+00:002014-03-13T13:09:13.878+00:00Ha ha great bit of fun!Ha ha great bit of fun!Phoebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04284500199021475114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-9327115010050300802014-03-13T13:01:31.346+00:002014-03-13T13:01:31.346+00:00Just tuned in (12.55pm) and can see both birds, wi...<br />Just tuned in (12.55pm) and can see both birds, with the tiercel on the 'balcony' and the falcon below on the ledge. It's the proverbial opening scene!<br /><br />Falcon: <br />"Romeo, Romeo, wherefore are thou?"<br /><br />Tiercel:<br />"I'm up here my love - perchance you fancy baking cake today?"<br /><br />Falcon:<br />"One egg or two?"<br /><br /><br /><br /> <br />Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17318770820387442456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-66916706474977205222014-03-13T11:07:05.192+00:002014-03-13T11:07:05.192+00:00Nick B
That makes me think the temperature is play...Nick B<br />That makes me think the temperature is playing an important role, London being one or two degrees warmer than Derby and with such an experienced pair here. The first egg will probably two weeks from the London pair. My guess is 27 March...Phoebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04284500199021475114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-27682358434866551092014-03-12T21:58:37.800+00:002014-03-12T21:58:37.800+00:00My good friend Nick Dixon tells me that an early e...My good friend Nick Dixon tells me that an early egg was laid by the pair nesting on Charing Cross Hospital in London last Friday/Saturday with a second on Monday. Apparently the Wildlife Whisperer web cams there are down at the moment.<br />As I recall, this site was the earliest last year as well - by quite a few days.....and they were at least 2-3 weeks ahead of Derby.<br />Nick B (DWT)Nick B (DWT)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-80817038530435043502014-03-12T14:46:51.234+00:002014-03-12T14:46:51.234+00:00Lorraine
You have delighted us yet again with ano...Lorraine<br /><br />You have delighted us yet again with another beautiful poems! Thank you for sharing! :D<br /><br />It really tells the story well.Phoebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04284500199021475114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-3617363137616737602014-03-12T14:35:24.177+00:002014-03-12T14:35:24.177+00:00Head bowing in the scrape right now.
Head bowing in the scrape right now.<br />Phoebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04284500199021475114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-22812604256452919402014-03-12T14:17:51.970+00:002014-03-12T14:17:51.970+00:00Hi Kate,
I went to see the local falcons at 'y...<br />Hi Kate,<br />I went to see the local falcons at 'you-know-where' last year and saw them through the big telescopes there. I plan to walk into the woods again this year, to see if the hardy pair have a more successful season. It's not so much a lack of prey that can effect their chicks, rather, they're at the mercy of any extreme weather on the rock face. Lets hope this season is kinder on them. I'll post any news I hear about the sites Cam meanwhile.<br /><br />Just spotted one of the Derby birds on the r/h scrape ledge a moment ago, but it's now flown off. Noticed the lovely blue sky over Derby, so perhaps the pair are displaying aerial courtship high above. If any Derby residents can confirm this notion, it would be great to know. Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17318770820387442456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-56637284281381198762014-03-12T07:52:23.107+00:002014-03-12T07:52:23.107+00:00Hi Lorraine
Loved the 'Poem'
Can't wai...Hi Lorraine<br />Loved the 'Poem'<br />Can't wait for our pair to again give us so much pleasure.<br /><br />As we know here in the Westcountry,we are plagued by the Seagulls who are used to being Fed by the visitors, until they have 'pasties or Ice cream Cornets' whipped out of their hands...<br />The Falcons being used in several Beach areas, Sidmouth front trying to encourage them to nest back on the Cliffs.<br />Wonder if Plym Woods will have their Cam working soon???<br />Kate( Devon)Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-74145168975600848132014-03-12T02:04:17.201+00:002014-03-12T02:04:17.201+00:00Thanks Linda - just followed up that link about th...Thanks Linda - just followed up that link about the Bristol/London City peregrines - really enjoyed.<br /><br />Plymouth news mentioned tonight, something about a plan to release falcons of the trained variety, brought in to keep a check on pigeon/seagull nest sites. They merely harass the seagulls away from the Uni campus roofs and take their pick of the plump city pigeons (they're full of pasties!) I'll keep my camera and bins close by, in case I catch a glimpse.<br /> Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17318770820387442456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-59394997097818508932014-03-11T22:35:30.659+00:002014-03-11T22:35:30.659+00:00I saw this in the Daily Mail tonight:
http://www....I saw this in the Daily Mail tonight:<br /><br />http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2578325/Peregrine-falcons-captured-hunting-pigeons-skies-British-cities.html<br /><br />Wonder where last years fledglings went to.Linda Emmansnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-13829469136918631832014-03-11T22:30:22.537+00:002014-03-11T22:30:22.537+00:00Roll up! roll up!
Please don't be coy,
Come sh...Roll up! roll up!<br />Please don't be coy,<br />Come share in Derby's pride and joy.<br /><br />The entrance fee won't cost a dime,<br />So take your seats, it's almost time,<br />To bring you nature's greatest play,<br />With many scenes throughout the day.<br /><br />As light's are dimmed, the time is nigh,<br />To shine the spotlight way up high,<br />On cast now waiting in the wings,<br />To move your hearts and make you sing.<br /><br />As players take to center stage,<br />Their head-bows prompt us to engage,<br />In courtly scenes that will unfold,<br />The greatest story ever told.<br /><br />When curtain parts for your delight,<br />Behold, in otherworldly light,<br />Two falcons on a balcony,<br />Who's grace will take your breath away.<br /><br />Then recognize the silhouette,<br />Of....<br /><br />Romeo and Juliet !<br /><br />Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17318770820387442456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-76990251937327770192014-03-11T21:51:15.522+00:002014-03-11T21:51:15.522+00:00Hi Linda: it's getting quite exciting isn'...Hi Linda: it's getting quite exciting isn't it? <br />Maybe folk would like to try to predict when the first egg will be laid?<br />Dates in previous years have varied from 23rd March (in 2009 - the earliest ever here) to early April.....<br />This having been a mild winter, you might expect an early egg laying season - but who knows!<br />Nick B (DWT)Nick B (DWT)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-72426048669001057012014-03-11T18:14:23.525+00:002014-03-11T18:14:23.525+00:00Think Mum to be is thinking seriously about laying...Think Mum to be is thinking seriously about laying eggs. Just watched her sitting on the depression in the scrape going round and round as if testing it for comfort. I haven't see Dad to be though. LindaLinda Emmansnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-1619148030993528022014-03-10T10:01:49.434+00:002014-03-10T10:01:49.434+00:00The corpse that was on the platform ysterday was t...The corpse that was on the platform ysterday was that of a woodcock, a prey species often taken in the winter. It seems to have been removed now.<br />nick bnick b (dwt)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-69967537897514235672014-03-09T23:02:08.263+00:002014-03-09T23:02:08.263+00:00Ahhh...thats better ( funny how the ends of your f...Ahhh...thats better ( funny how the ends of your fingers go all crinkly though isn't it? )<br /><br />Well, there she is, on the near gargoyl, as she was last night, and doing some intense sky watching. I can't stay awake much longer though, so will leave her to it and bid her a fond goodnight. ZZZZzzzzzzLorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17318770820387442456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-81279907927154954872014-03-09T21:15:29.997+00:002014-03-09T21:15:29.997+00:00Hiya Christine - yes, me too, I'm really looki...Hiya Christine - yes, me too, I'm really looking forward to another season with the special Derby peri's. I also look forward to reading the Green Class comments that will no doubt start appearing more frequently as soon as egg laying begins ( fingers crossed ) They're so cute and I like the way the teachers allow them to express themselves in their own words!<br /><br />They say the weather is set to improve a bit next week and if so it might just encourage the birds into action. I do hope so anyway.<br /><br />Didn't get a single look in today, as I was busy working hard in my Mums garden, but it was so nice to be out in the sunshine and I had the company of a little hungry Robin who was after all the worms I was exposing whilst digging over the soil and planting some bulbs - what a little sweetie he was and as tame as you like the cheeky perisher!<br /><br />No birds present just now, so off for a long soak in the bath ( boy do I ache! ) but I'll look in later to see if the falcon comes back to have a nibble on that prey she left in the scrape yesterday.<br /><br />Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17318770820387442456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-59881348810266952312014-03-09T19:17:50.893+00:002014-03-09T19:17:50.893+00:00Hi everyone. Just wanted 2 say that i am looking f...Hi everyone. Just wanted 2 say that i am looking forward 2 the months ahead! Hope mr and mrs p do us proud just as they did last year. From Christinechristinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-44255623397987671552014-03-08T22:36:51.280+00:002014-03-08T22:36:51.280+00:00Hi Sue, Mary and all returners and newbies to Derb...Hi Sue, Mary and all returners and newbies to Derby Peregrines.<br />Enjoy the 2014 ride with us!<br />This will be our ninth season IF eggs are laid and, as has been said, things are looking good with noisy bowing displays, scraping a depression in the gravel etc taking place.<br />We hope to have the full complement of cameras/live streaming and sound running very soon but we are waiting for some technical glitches to be sorted out - things for which we are reliant on others ....<br />Nick B (DWT)Nick B (DWT)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-91138338424005744942014-03-08T22:19:13.431+00:002014-03-08T22:19:13.431+00:00Hello all,
I too have failed to find time to chec...Hello all, <br />I too have failed to find time to checkout the world's finest peregrine cam for far too long. Just catching up on some of the posted comments - good to see all the usual "virtual" fans are still with us plus some newcomers. Mary T (Belper), you'll soon get used to the scope. It feels a bit strange at first, but you'll get there, keep practicing. Jayde, you've done the single best thing to enhance your enjoyment of birds by getting some bins. Don't just take my word, read Simon Barnes lovely book "How to be a Bad Birdwatrcher : To the Greater Glory of Life". No much to be seen at 10pm on a Saturday evening, I promise myself I WILL make time to look at the cams tomorrow! The previous deleted comment was me - one day I'll proof read BEFORE I post and correct the typos at the right time :)Sue Hetheringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13083609959430781367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-61115686182382914692014-03-08T22:15:41.774+00:002014-03-08T22:15:41.774+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sue Hetheringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13083609959430781367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-34137178062309975322014-03-08T20:28:20.978+00:002014-03-08T20:28:20.978+00:00A peregrine with live prey on the nest platform at...A peregrine with live prey on the nest platform at the moment. It was brought back a few minutes ago and looks as if it has stripy feathers.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11256423040507698707noreply@blogger.com