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Peregrine update 29/4/24
For the first time in the 23 year history of the peregrine nest at Chichester Cathrdral, the birds have decided to nest off camera. They have chosen the north east turret. We do not really know why and can only surmise that maybe weather and water lying in the south east turret influenced them. This would be their normal site.
They are wild birds and as such will make their own decisions as to what is best. It has taken a lot of watching and time to ascertain what is actually happening as regard to nesting this year. We think they are two to two and a half weeks behind their normal schedule. We are as certain as we can be that they now have eggs, behaviour patterns strongly suggest this.
The decision to shut down the cameras has been taken as this year unfortunately they show us nothing.
We will be monitoring and keeping you informed as best we can on the progress of this new nest site from the ground . Please bear in mind this will all be observations from the ground with no help from nest cams.
Open days will go ahead as they have a good chance of raising the family in this new site. We look forward to welcoming this new peregrine family to the Cathedral and showing the visitors who come to see them during the open day season of June and July.
Open days run each day from 5th June until the 7th July inclusive but not Mondays and Tuesdays.
Last year our Peregrines have three chicks all hatched on 3rd may.
On 25th May they were ringed .
Last 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 2024....!!
All the photos below are from last years family…..
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Chichester Observer
February 2019
Cathedral Press Release
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The Camera is now on for the2023 season....!!
Last year our Peregrines successfully fledged two chicks.A boy ringed black AJ and a girl ringed black AK ....
THE VIEWING DAYS WILL RETURN IN
THE SUMMER OF 2023
Open Days this year will run from Saturday 10th June up too and including 9th July....
On each week we are closed Mondays and Tuesdays
but during this period you are likely to find myself and Janet and other enthusiasts around the Cathedral grounds.
Just look for the big Lenses...!!!
This year all open days will be on the lawns on the east side of the Cathedral we will be easy to spot....!!!
This is because of the extensive renovation taking place to the Medieval roof.
All the photos below are from last years family…..
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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.
