PEREGRINE UPDATE 10/06/24
LATEST NEWS
DIFFICULT DECISION
Please read below.....
This has been a very strange year with the weather being a major factor in the events. First not choosing the normal turret and going to a turret off camera. It was possible to tell from the behaviour in and around the turret that they had eggs for about three weeks. Then a violent storm which washed out the nest. Some two weeks later an egg was laid on camera and looked after by both birds. We were hopeful of a successful outcome. Then mum left it for three hours, returned, left it for an hour, only to then leave it for an eight hour shift in the night and it was cold. The egg can’t survive that. Dad has not given up but mum has and Mums know best. We have taken the difficult decision to cancel the rest of the open days as there is very little to show the public.
As a project there is still much to celebrate as over the 23 year period of the nest they have fledged 76 chicks. We will return with all our enthusiasm for the 2025 season.
The Cameras are courtesy of.....
Chichester Cathedral, Chichester Peregrines,David Shaw Wildlife,SOS and Carnyx Wild.
PEREGRINE UPDATE 10/06/24
LATEST NEWS
DIFFICULT DECISION
Please read below.....
This has been a very strange year with the weather being a major factor in the events. First not choosing the normal turret and going to a turret off camera. It was possible to tell from the behaviour in and around the turret that they had eggs for about three weeks. Then a violent storm which washed out the nest. Some two weeks later an egg was laid on camera and looked after by both birds. We were hopeful of a successful outcome. Then mum left it for three hours, returned, left it for an hour, only to then leave it for an eight hour shift in the night and it was cold. The egg can’t survive that. Dad has not given up but mum has and Mums know best. We have taken the difficult decision to cancel the rest of the open days as there is very little to show the public.
As a project there is still much to celebrate as over the 23 year period of the nest they have fledged 76 chicks. We will return with all our enthusiasm for the 2025 season.
The Cameras are courtesy of.....
Chichester Cathedral, Chichester Peregrines,David Shaw Wildlife,SOS and Carnyx Wild.
CHICHESTER PEREGRINES BLOG
Follow all the news and drama of the family throughout the year. When we are not in the main season we try to keep you up to date with any news we have.....during the main season, spring and summer, the blog will have many news updates.....
Last year our Peregrines have three chicks all
hatched on 3rd may.
On 25th May they were ringed . This year we have a
Girl Black ring AL and two Boys Black rings AN and AP.
First one Fledged on June 11th AN one of the boys ....
in quite a dramatic way ,sadly on August 1st he died, after wonderful care from Arun Veterinary group and Sompting wildlife rescue. Unfortunately his head (probably hit a glass window while chasing something) injuries were serious and overcame him and he died peacefully and naturally
The other boy AP fledged June 14th and our little girl AL
fledged safely on June 16th these two are flying well....!!
The year before our Peregrines successfully fledged two chicks.A boy ringed black AJ and a girl ringed black AK ....
THE VIEWING DAYS WILL RETURN IN JUNE 2025
hatched on 3rd may.
On 25th May they were ringed . This year we have a
Girl Black ring AL and two Boys Black rings AN and AP.
First one Fledged on June 11th AN one of the boys ....
in quite a dramatic way ,sadly on August 1st he died, after wonderful care from Arun Veterinary group and Sompting wildlife rescue. Unfortunately his head (probably hit a glass window while chasing something) injuries were serious and overcame him and he died peacefully and naturally
The other boy AP fledged June 14th and our little girl AL
fledged safely on June 16th these two are flying well....!!
The year before our Peregrines successfully fledged two chicks.A boy ringed black AJ and a girl ringed black AK ....
THE VIEWING DAYS WILL RETURN IN JUNE 2025
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David Shaw Photography
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at an affordable cost.....
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and see their new projects and services.....
David Shaw Wildlife Photography
The Chichester Peregrines Website would not and could not exist without the help and backing of David and Janet Shaw and their Wildlife sites.....This is where you can see their amazing portfolio of wildlife photography shot around the world......
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“Thank you for the information it was so lovely to find someone with so much enthusiasm about their subject and so wonderful to see the peregrines too.” – J S
David and Janet Shaw Wildlife
Chichester Peregrines Book Legend of Maverick and his Family
The Legend of Maverick and His Family - Chichester Cathedral Peregrines - A fitting title for a book about a remarkable peregrine - depicted on the front cover in late evening sunshine. The story of Maverick, a male peregrine, during his time at Chichester Cathedral from July 2018 to the end of December 2020, is told with stunning colour photographs on every page.This hard back book has been produced to the highest standard and also includes some insights into his life before he arrived at the Cathedral.
We still have a few copies of the book left..... it is £12.99 plus postage and packing at £3.00 Please send a message via the buy book link below.....
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CAMERAS ARE LIVE
Viewing Days will return in the summer of 2024
THE DATES ARE 5th JUNE to 7th JULY inclusive
but not Mondays and Tuesdays.
We can often be found around the Cathedral
taking our pictures .......so do stop and say hello!
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The Cathedral has wonderful views of the Peregrines from April to August both adult and later, juveniles, can be seen from the gardens and grounds. The Cathedral, David Shaw Wildlife and the Sussex Ornithological Society have all joined forces to make sure there are live views of the nest on two Webcams for the coming 2024 season.Aiso it is with grateful thanks to the John Heaver Farming Partnership and Mick Evans for their invaluable support.The cameras are now turned on for the 2024. you can follow all the news on the Blog or Facebook.
