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DIFFICULT DECISION
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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.
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 2025
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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BLOGThe Cathedral has wonderful views of
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.
