Three Peregrine Falcon chicks hatch at Norwich Cathedral
260,000 people have already tuned into the live nest camera since March
Bird lovers have reason to celebrate as three Peregrine Falcon chicks havehatched at Norwich Cathedral.
The first of the chicks hatched at 4am on Saturday (3 May) after a clutch of four eggs was laid in late March. The second hatched on Sunday morning and the third on Monday.
The site has become an important urban nesting location for the species, which has made a strong comeback in recent decades after a period of severe decline.
Liberty Wells, Outreach and Conservation Ranger at the Hawk and Owl Trust, commented, “It’s always remarkable to witness the moment Peregrine Falcon chicks hatch.
"From our Watchpoint at Norwich Cathedral, visitors can follow their first weeks of life while watching the adult birds soar around the Cathedral spire. Since going live in early March over 260,000 people have already tuned into the live nest camera, it’s clear that these birds have captured the imagination of the public once again.”