2016

Well, the female did return and the pair were together on and off as 2015 became 2016. The nest tray was repositioned on 8 February and within a week, both birds were seen inspecting it. On occasions, a third peregrine, thought to be one of the 2015 brood paid a visit, flying around the church, but was politely and firmly shown off the premises!

Between 1 and 8 April, four eggs were laid and between 11 and 13 May, all four hatched. On 31 May, the chicks were ringed and all found to be female.

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Slideshow of the peregrines in 2016

28 May 2019

One of the juveniles was found at Swinesford Bridge, Lincolnshire. It had a broken wing and was euthanised.

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