Peregrines in Suffolk (1 Viewer)

[robam]

Hi All,

It has been announced today in the press that Peregrines are breeding in Suffolk for the first time in 200 years. They have three chicks. I am so so happy about this, and cant wait for a summer of viewing these magnificent falcons, only 45 mins from home and not having to travel to london or elsewhere to view them.

Here's a link to the story:

http://www.eveningstar.co.uk/conten...gory=News&itemid=IPED05 May 2008 08:52:30:023

Regards

Rob

 

[rokermartin]

Thats excellent news hope they do well

 

[mcapper]

That will save you trecking to the Peak District Rob!

I look forward to seeing a few shots posted by you...

Cheers

Matthew

 

[a.dancy]

That will save you trecking to the Peak District Rob!

I look forward to seeing a few shots posted by you...

Cheers

Matthew

So do I

Matthew.....enjoy your leave. :t:

 

[mark f]

was watching them today. Magnificent birds. They almost caught a pidgeon but not quite!

 

[Original PaulE]

was watching them today. Magnificent birds. They almost caught a pidgeon but not quite!

my mate texted me to say he was watching them hunt this morning i popped along this evening and saw one bird sat on the pillar where i presume the nest is it was covered in poop anyway,the pillar not the bird.
cheers

 

[On-Firecrest]

Are they showing well when they hunt or are they distant like they are in winter?

 

[Original PaulE]

Are they showing well when they hunt or are they distant like they are in winter?

my mate went again today and once again said he had great views of hunting i popped over again this afternoon and while i was there one i think its the male, flew in where i saw it yesterday sitting on a pillar about 3 quarters of the way across it gave good views through the scope look for the pillar with lots of poop
cheers

 

[On-Firecrest]

ok thanks for that.

 

[Duke Leto]

which side of the river is best to view them from? The south side on the seaward side or inland side or from the north on either the seaward or inland sides of the bridge?

 

[ed keeble]

which side of the river is best to view them from? The south side on the seaward side or inland side or from the north on either the seaward or inland sides of the bridge?

North inland- nest box is not visible from southside. Favoured perches etc. watchable from southside though.

 

[Duke Leto]

thanks

 

[NoSpringChicken]

I have just discovered some nice photos of them on the 'Suffolk Birding with BINS' website, which is always worth a look:

http://www.freewebs.com/suffolkbirding/peregrine.htm

Ron

 

[mark f]

You cant miss them. the pillars with the poop on has usually one bird on each side in the evening. The nest isnt on these pillars but on the next solid pillar. They often fly about and hunt. I watch from the wherstead side because it is closer to mine although you cant see the box. I hope when they fledge the young will venture closer to shore for my not so powerfull camera lens!!

 

[GiG]

I paid my first visit yesterday. 1 juvenile in the box and 1 adult on a pillar. All 5 have birds have been seen in the air together! An amazing sucess story. :t:

Gi

 

[Riseykins]

My beloved A14! I will be on the lookout!

I've seen all kinds on that road. It's a large part of why I'm here today. =^.^=