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Norwich Cathedral peregrine falcon hatches three chicks | |
(about 20 hours later) | |
Peregrine falcons nesting on Norwich Cathedral have once again performed for the cameras, hatching three chicks. | |
The birds took up residence on the side of the spire in 2011 and last year hatched three eggs - the first chicks born in Norwich for 200 years. | The birds took up residence on the side of the spire in 2011 and last year hatched three eggs - the first chicks born in Norwich for 200 years. |
This year's brood was captured on a live webcam placed near the nest by the Hawk and Owl Trust. | This year's brood was captured on a live webcam placed near the nest by the Hawk and Owl Trust. |
One was born late Tuesday, a second a few hours later and the third on Wednesday afternoon. | |
One egg has yet to hatch. | |
Dave Gittens, a volunteer at the trust, said: "The hatching of the first chick was around 23:00 BST [Tuesday] night, when the female was seen eating egg shell. | |
"The second chick hatched around 04:00 BST on Wednesday and the third at about 17:30. | |
"The major part of the male peregrine's job now will be to provide food for the chick and his mate." | |
Peregrine falcons are one of the fastest birds in the world, achieving speeds of over 120mph (200kph). | Peregrine falcons are one of the fastest birds in the world, achieving speeds of over 120mph (200kph). |
There are currently fewer than 1,400 breeding pairs in the UK. | There are currently fewer than 1,400 breeding pairs in the UK. |
Although they usually favour rocky cliff tops to make their nests, pairs have bred successfully in places as diverse as a disused nuclear reactor, and on top of a building belonging to Nottingham Trent University, as well as cathedrals in both Norwich and Derby. | Although they usually favour rocky cliff tops to make their nests, pairs have bred successfully in places as diverse as a disused nuclear reactor, and on top of a building belonging to Nottingham Trent University, as well as cathedrals in both Norwich and Derby. |
The webcam which captured the Norwich peregrine chicks was set up on a platform 75m (246ft) above ground by the trust, and the cathedral also has a viewing point open to the public. | The webcam which captured the Norwich peregrine chicks was set up on a platform 75m (246ft) above ground by the trust, and the cathedral also has a viewing point open to the public. |
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