Derby Cathedral Peregrine Project
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust has been working alongside Derby Cathedral and a dedicated team of volunteers to bring Derby's peregrines closer to people who live in the city.
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Peregrine falcon
Like many of our birds of prey, the peregrine falcon was so persecuted, numbers fell dramatically. Thankfully, this super-speedy flyer is now making a comeback, particularly in our towns, where it…
Cracking news! Derby Peregrine Falcons welcome first chicks of the year
We are thrilled to announce that the Derby Cathedral peregrine pair have had their first eggs of the year hatch.
Urban Raptors: Peregrine Falcons Soar Through the Derby City Skies
Peregrine Falcons have adapted to urban life in Derby, nesting on tall buildings like the cathedral and preying on city birds. Their presence showcases the resilience of wildlife in cities, while…
Cracking news for Derby Cathedral Peregrine Project’s 20th year as first chick hatches
The 20th year of the Derby Cathedral Peregrine Project continues to egg-cite followers with the peregrine pair’s first chick of 2025 hatching!
Meeting the Derby Cathedral peregrines
Working for Nature Trainee, Kayleigh Wright went along to help ring the Derby Cathedral peregrine chicks, here she is to tell us all about it....
Peregrine Resources
Peregrines are a wonderful way to connect children of all ages to nature and wildlife. We have created some downloadable worksheets to help you and your school embark on an incredible learning journey about the fastest animal on the planet, that lives right here in Derbyshire
Derby Cathedral Peregrine Lays Her First Egg
We are thrilled to announce that the Derby Cathedral peregrine female has laid her first egg.
Derby Cathedral Peregrine Lays Her First Egg
We are thrilled to announce that the Derby Cathedral peregrine female has laid her first egg of 2023.
Derby Cathedral peregrine hatches in time to enjoy bank holiday
We are thrilled to announce that the Derby Cathedral peregrine pair have had their first egg hatch.
Earliest eggs ever for Derby’s Peregrines
We’re delighted to announce that the Derby Cathedral Peregrines have laid two eggs – the earliest eggs yet.
Earliest eggs ever for Derby’s Famous Peregrines
Today we discovered that the Derby Cathedral Peregrines have laid two eggs – the earliest eggs yet! Kaite Helps explains.