Cambridge Peregrines
@camperegrines.bsky.social
Cambridge city centre pair of Peregrine Falcons, often seen on the old Emmanuel United Reformed Church and King's College Chapel spires. See "Archived from" dates in posts for accurate date information.
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Members of the Cambridge Peregrine Group will be at this year's 106th Conversazione and Nat Hist Fest. We look forward to seeing you there. @cnhs1857.bsky.social
April 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Members of the Cambridge Peregrine Group will be at this year's 106th Conversazione and Nat Hist Fest. We look forward to seeing you there. @cnhs1857.bsky.social
In the last three weeks the same male has stayed in the area and spent a lot of time with the resident female on the UL. They both like perching on top of the statues ( known as the winds) on each corner of the tower. The male likes eating leftovers that the female stashes there. @theul.bsky.social
April 2, 2025 at 9:03 AM
In the last three weeks the same male has stayed in the area and spent a lot of time with the resident female on the UL. They both like perching on top of the statues ( known as the winds) on each corner of the tower. The male likes eating leftovers that the female stashes there. @theul.bsky.social
The week after the resident male disappeared was very unsettled with up to 4 peregrines seen around the UL and various sightings of birds in the area. Thankfully in the last 5 days one male has been seen regularly on King's & the UL although no mating behaviour has been seen.
March 19, 2025 at 10:06 AM
The week after the resident male disappeared was very unsettled with up to 4 peregrines seen around the UL and various sightings of birds in the area. Thankfully in the last 5 days one male has been seen regularly on King's & the UL although no mating behaviour has been seen.
The resident female and a male were seen on the UL this morning and on King's at 13:30. This male has also been seen near the nest site while the female was present in the nest. This is promising news after at least 3 or 4 birds have been seen in the area in the last few days.
March 7, 2025 at 3:29 PM
The resident female and a male were seen on the UL this morning and on King's at 13:30. This male has also been seen near the nest site while the female was present in the nest. This is promising news after at least 3 or 4 birds have been seen in the area in the last few days.
The resident male still hasn't been seen so something has probably happened to him. However, a different male is still around and was spotted on St John's college chapel earlier. The female has been spending quite a lot of time on the old URC, eating prey there yesterday morning.
March 4, 2025 at 11:57 AM
The resident male still hasn't been seen so something has probably happened to him. However, a different male is still around and was spotted on St John's college chapel earlier. The female has been spending quite a lot of time on the old URC, eating prey there yesterday morning.
The intruding male doesn’t have any rings on its legs unlike the resident male (metal ring on left leg) and female (metal ring on right and red plastic on left). Reports of sightings of any peregrines in the area would be appreciated.
March 2, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The intruding male doesn’t have any rings on its legs unlike the resident male (metal ring on left leg) and female (metal ring on right and red plastic on left). Reports of sightings of any peregrines in the area would be appreciated.
An intruding male was seen on King’s this morning (pictured) and unfortunately the resident male hasn’t been seen Friday. This combination of events may mean the resident male has been pushed out of the territory or potentially injured or killed.
March 2, 2025 at 7:37 PM
An intruding male was seen on King’s this morning (pictured) and unfortunately the resident male hasn’t been seen Friday. This combination of events may mean the resident male has been pushed out of the territory or potentially injured or killed.
Male visiting the nest site in the last week.
February 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Male visiting the nest site in the last week.
With only a few weeks to go until potential egg laying the birds have increased their bonding and mating with regular visits to the nest site. They have also been feeding on Teal, Fieldfare, (pictured) and Goldfinch in recent months with respective feathers found below King's.
February 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
With only a few weeks to go until potential egg laying the birds have increased their bonding and mating with regular visits to the nest site. They have also been feeding on Teal, Fieldfare, (pictured) and Goldfinch in recent months with respective feathers found below King's.
The male is more compact and is "cleaner" looking, despite the blood on his chin in the photo. He has very subtle flecked markings in the centre of his chest. He has a metal ring on his left leg from when he was rescued in 2019. He is probably at least 11 years old.
December 5, 2024 at 9:48 AM
The male is more compact and is "cleaner" looking, despite the blood on his chin in the photo. He has very subtle flecked markings in the centre of his chest. He has a metal ring on his left leg from when he was rescued in 2019. He is probably at least 11 years old.
This morning the nest was cleared out. Dirty gravel, feathers, vegetation, prey remains and pellets were removed and the nest was topped up with fresh gravel in anticipation of next year's breeding season. Thanks to all involved!
December 5, 2024 at 10:30 AM
This morning the nest was cleared out. Dirty gravel, feathers, vegetation, prey remains and pellets were removed and the nest was topped up with fresh gravel in anticipation of next year's breeding season. Thanks to all involved!
The pair have been spending quite a lot of time recently on King's college chapel, sometimes close together on the same spire. The female has also been seen roosting on the south side of the chapel. They have also been seen hunting together which hasn't been witnessed before.
December 5, 2024 at 10:30 AM
The pair have been spending quite a lot of time recently on King's college chapel, sometimes close together on the same spire. The female has also been seen roosting on the south side of the chapel. They have also been seen hunting together which hasn't been witnessed before.
The male has been seen in various locations in the city centre recently - the nest site ledge, on King's, the new museum site, he also visited the nest site plinth to react to an intruder. It looks like he also went looking to have a bath in a gutter, unfortunately it was empty.
December 5, 2024 at 10:30 AM
The male has been seen in various locations in the city centre recently - the nest site ledge, on King's, the new museum site, he also visited the nest site plinth to react to an intruder. It looks like he also went looking to have a bath in a gutter, unfortunately it was empty.
Yesterday evening I spotted the male perched on Holy Trinity church in central Cambridge, a location where I've not seen adult peregrines perching before. He flew from there to King's where the female, who was already there, vocalised at him.
December 5, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Yesterday evening I spotted the male perched on Holy Trinity church in central Cambridge, a location where I've not seen adult peregrines perching before. He flew from there to King's where the female, who was already there, vocalised at him.
The juveniles haven't been seen since the end of July as they seem to have dispersed further afield and not returned since then. The adults have been on the UL, nest site building, King's and the new museum site chimney. They perch in the shade to escape the recent hot weather.
December 5, 2024 at 10:30 AM
The juveniles haven't been seen since the end of July as they seem to have dispersed further afield and not returned since then. The adults have been on the UL, nest site building, King's and the new museum site chimney. They perch in the shade to escape the recent hot weather.
Some of the Cambridge peregrine group attended a meeting in Stamford yesterday to listen to talks from other areas of the UK and experts in the field. Thanks to @SaintsPeregrine for hosting it and to everyone that organised, spoke and contributed to a such an informative day.
December 5, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Some of the Cambridge peregrine group attended a meeting in Stamford yesterday to listen to talks from other areas of the UK and experts in the field. Thanks to @SaintsPeregrine for hosting it and to everyone that organised, spoke and contributed to a such an informative day.
Recently the juveniles have spent some time around the nest site area and the female even landed on the plinth above the nest. They have also been seen eating prey items on King's spires that were brought in by the adults. Thanks Paul for info and photos/videos!
December 5, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Recently the juveniles have spent some time around the nest site area and the female even landed on the plinth above the nest. They have also been seen eating prey items on King's spires that were brought in by the adults. Thanks Paul for info and photos/videos!
The adult male was perched on the nest site ledge with a bulging crop and the female juvenile on a King's spire this lunchtime. In the last couple of weeks the adult female has spent considerable time on the UL and the male juvenile does his own thing and spends time on the wing.
December 5, 2024 at 10:30 AM
The adult male was perched on the nest site ledge with a bulging crop and the female juvenile on a King's spire this lunchtime. In the last couple of weeks the adult female has spent considerable time on the UL and the male juvenile does his own thing and spends time on the wing.
The female juvenile found something to tear at and eat on the Gibbs Building in King's College today. The adult male was nearby on a spire of the chapel and the adult female was on the UL. @Kings_College
December 5, 2024 at 10:30 AM
The female juvenile found something to tear at and eat on the Gibbs Building in King's College today. The adult male was nearby on a spire of the chapel and the adult female was on the UL. @Kings_College
Both juveniles and an adult currently on south west spire of King’s.
December 5, 2024 at 10:29 AM
Both juveniles and an adult currently on south west spire of King’s.
Both juveniles on King's college this morning. One was perched on the porters lodge and the other on a spire of the chapel. After an eventful evening yesterday when one of the them was seen hitting the railings while chasing a pigeon it was good to see them both doing well.
December 5, 2024 at 10:29 AM
Both juveniles on King's college this morning. One was perched on the porters lodge and the other on a spire of the chapel. After an eventful evening yesterday when one of the them was seen hitting the railings while chasing a pigeon it was good to see them both doing well.
Both juveniles were seen around the nest site building and King’s chapel early this evening. One of the juveniles was on the roof of the chapel where it had been fed and both adults were seen in the area - the female on the side of the chapel. They both seem to be doing well.
December 5, 2024 at 10:29 AM
Both juveniles were seen around the nest site building and King’s chapel early this evening. One of the juveniles was on the roof of the chapel where it had been fed and both adults were seen in the area - the female on the side of the chapel. They both seem to be doing well.
The juvenile that was rescued from Pembroke flew from the top of the building to the nest area. At 10:25 this morning she flew off confidently towards the guildhall. The juvenile male has been seen flying extremely well and was perched above the juvenile female when she left.
December 5, 2024 at 10:29 AM
The juvenile that was rescued from Pembroke flew from the top of the building to the nest area. At 10:25 this morning she flew off confidently towards the guildhall. The juvenile male has been seen flying extremely well and was perched above the juvenile female when she left.
The second chick fledged this morning and luckily the ever present @j_a_clarkson was there to witness where it landed. Thankfully it flew to the new Pembroke college development where it was rescued, checked over and released from the top of the nest site building. Well done all!
December 5, 2024 at 10:29 AM
The second chick fledged this morning and luckily the ever present @j_a_clarkson was there to witness where it landed. Thankfully it flew to the new Pembroke college development where it was rescued, checked over and released from the top of the nest site building. Well done all!
1 of the 2 chicks fledged successfully early this morning and flew to Pembroke chapel. However, since 10am he flew off and hasn't been seen. Please look out for him on rooftops, ledges and on the ground in the area around Pembroke and Peterhouse, if seen contact me asap.
December 5, 2024 at 10:29 AM
1 of the 2 chicks fledged successfully early this morning and flew to Pembroke chapel. However, since 10am he flew off and hasn't been seen. Please look out for him on rooftops, ledges and on the ground in the area around Pembroke and Peterhouse, if seen contact me asap.