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Peregrine falcons on "Old Joe" Birmingham University clock tower
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Lyn and I have been keeping an eye on this camera and were rewarded today when the first egg hatched. Apologies but the only way I could find to get an image was screen capture so the "pause" and "play" button shows on some photos.
3rd image is second bird arriving with "dinner"
3rd image is second bird arriving with "dinner"
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I've moved posts about the Peregrines to their own thread as it's an interesting piece of natural history showing how wildlife can adapt to city living !!
I think there were some nesting on the BT tower some years ago too.
I think there were some nesting on the BT tower some years ago too.
this info is on the universities web site but just in case i am posting this info..we have a while to go yet before hopefully the little one fledges safely
Birmingham’s Peregrines
- In the UK, Peregrines are what is known as Schedule 1 (S1) birds. This means that they are specially protected under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 and the Wildlife (NI) order of 1985. It is therefore an offence to intentionally disturb these birds whilst they are building a nest, or in, on or near a nest containing eggs or young; or to disturb dependent young even if not in the nest. It is also an offence to intentionally harm any healthy bird. Any visit to the nest of a S1 species thus requires a special Schedule 1 licence which has to be issued by the British Trust for Ornithology prior to any activities. The two bird ringers involved with the project possess this licence.
- When the chicks reach a certain age, (between 35-46 days from hatching), they start walking along the ledge and stretching their wings. As they do this, on occasion, they may fall and glide... finding themselves on the ground. As it’s their first flight, they often walk around the ground a bit afterwards. If you see this, inform University security and the Estates team. Keep your distance and not approach the bird without Security and/or a handler!
- Off campus, if you see something you consider to be an ongoing offence first contact the police for an immediate response. You may also contact the RSPB Investigations directly via their confidential ‘Raptor Crime Hotline’ 0300 999 0101 but note this should ONLY be used if you have sensitive information specifically relating to the illegal targeting of birds of prey (raptor persecution).
..really enjoying following his journey and its very interesting