peregrines mating.

[rossy]

had the pleasure of watching a pair of peregrines mating today, ive known for a couple of weeks 1 was by itself in the town but today it has a mate and after calling to each other and having a fly about they mated, and yes the rspb know , they put a box up last year , i will see them this weekend and let them know, this is great news for anyone local and hope they are successful, and yes im excited rossy.

[sunnydale]

Nothing like a bit of mating to get you excited

Keep us informed if their breeding is successful!

Tracey.

[Dogghound]

One of our local pairs (the easiest to observe) were together on their scrape on sunday. I didnt see any actual mating but its likely to be occuring. Always great to see.

[rossy]

just an update on the peregrines, the female is on the nest and just waiting for the little ones now, the male was on view happily plucking a pigeon for lunch, and it seems the town is very intrested in the pair as a lady from the manchester bird society put it on the internet, it was also on the news which i didnt see, regards rossy

[rossy]

good news the peregrines have now got young, watched today as one of the parents was giving food, as to how many it was unclear, but as they grow should be able give an exact number, rossy.

[wyvern1]

Originally Posted by rossy

good news the peregrines have now got young, watched today as one of the parents was giving food, as to how many it was unclear, but as they grow should be able give an exact number, rossy.

Fantastic news. I have had the pleasure of watching my local pair of Kestrels go through the same process. I believe 4 chicks and judging by the never ending forays around the local fishery they have very healthy appetites.

Look forward to further updates.

[rossy]

latest on the peregrines is 2 young and doing rather well, both roughly same size, and excercising their wings, the female sits at the side of of them till the male brings in the food, lovely to watch. rossy

[Picidae]

Originally Posted by rossy

latest on the peregrines is 2 young and doing rather well, both roughly same size, and excercising their wings, the female sits at the side of of them till the male brings in the food, lovely to watch. rossy

Hi rossy

We have two locals (well more actually but the others are kept quiet!) which can be seen via live webcam. Also with two chicks, both male. They've both been ringed now and developing darker feathers through the white fluffy down. Agree, lovely to watch! Here's a link for you if yours aren't viewable on cam video

Peregrine falcon live webcam | Regency Square Area Society

[rossy]

cheers for that picidae , and no webcam on the peregrines as its the first time they have nested, hoping the rspb can put one up next year if all goes well this time. rossy.

[rossy]

had a look today and one chick has ventured out of the nest , the other was flapping on the nest, looks like they are getting ready to fledge , their plumage has changed and are beginning to look like their parents , so this week we should have 4 peregrines over the town , just hope all goes well as they take that 1st flight. rossy.