peregrines on blyth power station

[keithmills61]

blyth power station is now gone, demolished a while ago, but about 8 or 9 years ago im not exactly sure how long , peregrines nested on a concrete bunker there! in a large gutter right above some pigeon lofts? the 1st year they definatly werent successfull but the next year they raised chicks but they failed to fledge as far as i know? do's anyone have any more information on thier success? interestingly all us local falconers thought the birds must be escapees, but the female was picked up dead(cause of death never discovered) and she was ringed! from a nest in borrowdale the lakes? so there you go?

[jerkin]

High Keith I watched the pair for two years the year the female died she hatched two chicks but ended up washed down the drain in a flash flood

[Barred Wobbler]

November 2000 & 7th December 2003

[keithmills61]

November 2000 & 7th December 2003

so where are they nesting now? i see to many peregrines locally (morpeth area) not to think they are not nesting locally? i heard they are in a quarry at widdrington and being successfull? but what about alcan? i allso believe they attempt every year on the cliffs at newbiggan by the sea but have they ever been successfull there? then theres the tyne, lots of potential sited there on some quite large buildings and bridges, i used to be very pro active in seeking out these birds but just have not had the time in recent years. there out there but where?

[IanF]

Considering the breeding status of this species, it's seldom wise for breeding locations to be posted on Internet forums unless they're already widely reported in the public domain.

Whilst some birds move to coastal areas for winter feeding, others remain on territory. It's usually better practice just to mention sightings rather than breeding potential.

[keithmills61]

Considering the breeding status of this species, it's seldom wise for breeding locations to be posted on Internet forums unless they're already widely reported in the public domain.

Whilst some birds move to coastal areas for winter feeding, others remain on territory. It's usually better practice just to mention sightings rather than breeding potential.

i understand where your coming from , but have to disagree! the eggers etc.. know more nests than we do, so my attitude is the more responsable people that know about these birds the better. but then that poses the additional threat of to many well meaning "twitcher"types becoming obtrusive, it really is a no win situation? but i go with the open honest accurate and real picture every time. cut the bull , cut the secretism and let people know the true picture is my honest belief. every time.

[IanF]

i understand where your coming from , but have to disagree! the eggers etc.. know more nests than we do, so my attitude is the more responsable people that know about these birds the better. but then that poses the additional threat of to many well meaning "twitcher"types becoming obtrusive, it really is a no win situation? but i go with the open honest accurate and real picture every time. cut the bull , cut the secretism and let people know the true picture is my honest belief. every time.

Whether you agree or not is irrelevant. If you want to advertise where such species are breeding then go look for another forum where such irresponsible behaviour is accepted or better still take out an ad in your local paper - it isn't going to happen on Bird Forum!