Adults getting along
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There was a nice moment this afternoon when the parents were sat together in the oak tree. The only time I usually see them in close proximity is when they …
Eyasses continue to develop
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Viewers of our webcam will note just how active the eyasses are at times. One of which is really trying to take flight when the tiercel brings food to the …
Buzzards and starlings make for a busy day
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It was an eventful day for the peregrines at the Falls of Clyde. The change in weather has changed the behaviour of the adults. The male is on hunting overdrive …
Hungry falcons misbehaving in the heat
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In their short lives our chicks have already lived the 4 seasons, they have gone from freezing mornings and snow, to scorching afternoons. Both however continue to do well and …
Busy day for the site, but not for the peregrines…..
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It was a slow start to the day for our peregrines this sunny saturday. Although things kicked off quite well with a feed at 7am this morning, it was not …
Ringed Falcons
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The eyasses were successfully ringed today, by George Smith of the raptor study group. We were able to see that both the chicks this year are female, which is great …
Fidgety falcons
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What a difference a week makes?! Last Tuesday it snowed and hailed. This Tuesday it’s been sun sun sun! Not only are we not used to the warm weather, but …
Flaptastic peregrines
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Now the peregrine chicks are getting bigger, their pre-flight training is ramping up a gear. Both the chicks are testing out their wing muscles on a regular basis. Where as …
Ring ring!
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Each year the peregrine chicks at the Falls of Clyde are ringed. This involves collecting the chicks from the nest and fitting them with a small metal ring on each …
Chunky chicks
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Despite recent poor hunting conditions for the adults, the peregrine chicks continue to grow at an exceptional rate! This is thanks to the hard work of the adults who are …