tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post7519267825589165838..comments2024-03-28T16:23:15.216+00:00Comments on Derby Cathedral Peregrine Project - 2024: WatchPoints and Chick-Ringing 2014Peregrine Project Member (Nick M.)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08206815980511978659noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-51255866660414558632014-05-23T10:08:40.647+01:002014-05-23T10:08:40.647+01:00Why was the collecting bag such a bright frighteni...Why was the collecting bag such a bright frightening colour?<br />Would the colour be a problem to the chicks? The huge staring human face on it made by the fancy labels,, surely wasn't very nice! <br />Nick was so tender with the babies. <br />An amazing experience for us all. Thank you for taking us up there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-49112893085219917882014-05-22T21:50:20.629+01:002014-05-22T21:50:20.629+01:00Yes Lorraine Nick was brilliant. Loved his "...Yes Lorraine Nick was brilliant. Loved his " say cheese " momentJulianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-26237465676973111862014-05-22T21:37:41.881+01:002014-05-22T21:37:41.881+01:00It was so exciting my heart was racing, not only f...It was so exciting my heart was racing, not only for the chicks, but also for the nerve required by Nick!<br />Well done and many thanks to him.<br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br />Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17318770820387442456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-64181929811006692462014-05-22T21:09:25.651+01:002014-05-22T21:09:25.651+01:00Enjoyed watching the ringing but felt a little ner...Enjoyed watching the ringing but felt a little nervous at the same time. Relieved after both parents had returned and chicks had had a feed and settled down. Do wish they wouldnt eat feet thoughJulianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-12834779541084659342014-05-22T20:48:21.773+01:002014-05-22T20:48:21.773+01:00But the little chick didn't get any!But the little chick didn't get any!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-38267507290610481062014-05-22T20:33:04.500+01:002014-05-22T20:33:04.500+01:00Ah, a feed. That'll settle them down for the e...Ah, a feed. That'll settle them down for the evening.AnnieF.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12005659812540485097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-16920569848287289602014-05-22T20:29:59.768+01:002014-05-22T20:29:59.768+01:00Both adults are with the chicks, making sure they&...Both adults are with the chicks, making sure they're ok & looking up & around in case of any more intruders. A successful ringing, well done chaps!AnnieF.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12005659812540485097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-15472233168859149442014-05-22T20:08:30.992+01:002014-05-22T20:08:30.992+01:00Very unamused. she seems to be looking around not ...Very unamused. she seems to be looking around not sure if its for danger - ie the guys who abseiled down or for Dad. Chicks are subdued and tucked up in the corner now. Be interested to see if they are boys or girls. Lindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-32784843835295736492014-05-22T20:04:29.263+01:002014-05-22T20:04:29.263+01:00Mum straight back on the scrape but not amusedMum straight back on the scrape but not amusedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-35398147125461681022014-05-22T20:03:37.626+01:002014-05-22T20:03:37.626+01:00WOW!!! the ringing of the chicks was brilliant to ...WOW!!! the ringing of the chicks was brilliant to watch. Thanks Nick for the conversation and i did smile and say "Cheese" when you took the picture of the webcam. Hehehe. Glad chicks are back all safe now and mum had retuned. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14174268978491328024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-36663646190807181322014-05-22T19:58:38.292+01:002014-05-22T19:58:38.292+01:003 very indignant chicks returned to the scrape saf...3 very indignant chicks returned to the scrape safely ringed. The brave man who returned them was very gentle. Lindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-87959700931720103002014-05-22T19:02:57.425+01:002014-05-22T19:02:57.425+01:0019.00 - Think it's started - falcon showing si...19.00 - Think it's started - falcon showing sign of something going on above her.Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17318770820387442456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-16841754902295652132014-05-22T19:02:09.946+01:002014-05-22T19:02:09.946+01:00Watching the starting process of ringing the chick...Watching the starting process of ringing the chicks. Its all go. not sure if its mum or dad bird but she is aware of whats going on and is not happy. Fasinating to watch.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14174268978491328024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-75734461926792693092014-05-22T18:59:29.628+01:002014-05-22T18:59:29.628+01:00Just rushed home and really chuffed I haven't ...Just rushed home and really chuffed I haven't missed the ringing. Hope the cams allow us a peek at the procedure. It won't be until the chicks are in the hand that their actual size will amaze us - I expect even little "Titch" will look big !Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17318770820387442456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-6662154055895513592014-05-22T17:05:07.325+01:002014-05-22T17:05:07.325+01:00Hi nick is ringing going ahead with weather as it ...Hi nick is ringing going ahead with weather as it is? From Christinechristinrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-41209140759368750722014-05-22T17:04:22.501+01:002014-05-22T17:04:22.501+01:00Well Mama certainly herding the chicks into the co...Well Mama certainly herding the chicks into the corner, does she sense something?????Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-73179838339269681482014-05-22T13:51:06.200+01:002014-05-22T13:51:06.200+01:00Oh Annie, that was a great post - very funny and t...Oh Annie, that was a great post - very funny and the chuckle did me good!<br />Hope to catch the ringing of the chicks which I understand will be sometime later today.Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17318770820387442456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-41518501785673556602014-05-22T13:13:44.713+01:002014-05-22T13:13:44.713+01:00Just caught the end of a noisy feed - little one m...Just caught the end of a noisy feed - little one managed to filch a morsel from between parent's claws, then begged for more & got it. Largest flapped its wings meaningfully, then staggered off to the far (slate) side; middle one turned to the wall & squirted, just missing the remaining food. Titch flapped its wings, fell flat on its face. Tried again, same result. Afternoon nap now, I think (them, not me ... or maybe ...).AnnieF.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12005659812540485097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517644049991406941.post-24775020303176419142014-05-22T12:46:05.795+01:002014-05-22T12:46:05.795+01:00Is there a rough time in place for the ringing thi...Is there a rough time in place for the ringing this evening? I enjoyed watching last year! Jonoreply@blogger.com