Further to our recent visits to observe Peregrine Falcons on The Yorkshire Coast Around Whitby, myself and Mike have located two more breeding pairs since my last post.
Once again we request you do not ask us about their locations as we are not willing to disclose them and we would hate to offend anyone by having to say no.
This morning we were up early and out for a spot of birdwatching of all things. Its something totally new to me. Whilst walking and fishing on the coast I’ve always been aware of what is there but never gone specifically to look for something before.
Upon arrival the birds were instantly visible flying around the coast. Clearly a pair and doing all sorts of movements in flight which I suspect are something to do with mating.
Myself and Mike took the footpath to the scars and we walked along looking for places where we think the Peregrines take their pray. We found several places with lots of fresh blood and feathers which suggest they had been down there recently.
Once back on the cliff tops we started to walk back to the car park and took a route along the cliff tops. We could see the Peregrine perched beneath us so stopped for some photographs, and to our surprise it was guarding its nest in which we could clearly see 4 eggs.
Needless to say we were blown away by our discovery. Not wanting to disturb the bird for too long we got a photograph or 2 then left it in peace.
As mentioned we have found 3 pairs of Peregrines local to the Yorkshire Coast. We suspect their are more present in other areas so will be hoping to go and find some of them in the coming months.
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Wow, fantastic shots Glenn! What an exciting experience for you and Mike to capture such moments in the life of a peregrine…amazing to see. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks Joanne, such a privelidge tp see such a thing. My concern is its nested in a highly visible place. Hope they don’t get too much disturbance. Were going to leave him alone a bit now and concentrate on the others.
Can’t belive that seagull is nesting so close.
I was watching them today Paul and when the Peregrine left the nest, a Fulmar went in there. Not for long though, he got a swift warning.
Brilliant! You’ve done well getting those photos Glenn.
Fantastic birds…….that fulmar has got some neck though!
Cheers Ian, Ive been speaking to Mike today. Were trying to leave the bird alone now so it can hatch its eggs. But Mike was passing there whilst working today and said the mother is sat nicely incubating those eggs. Hopefully we we can get some images of the young chicks soon.
Fantastic Glenn any news on chicks yet managed some shots of a male hunting from my local pair know where the nest is but not visible from the cliffs so should be a safe spot for them
Hi Andy, I went and had a quick look tonight. Bird is still sat there tight. Im wondering if they may have hatched, certainly cant be far off now. I was just pleased to see its still there, I was concerned those strong Northerlies might have blown it away. But all appears well. I just hope it can raise a family unharmed.