Worcester Cathedral's peregrine falcon livestream launches
The popular pair prepare for another breeding season with early streaming
Last updated 25th Feb 2026
Worcester Cathedral has launched its peregrine falcon livestream earlier than usual this year, giving viewers the chance to witness the nesting journey of its resident falcon pair, affectionately known as Peter and Peggy.
The adult falcons have been making preparations for the nesting season, returning to the nest box and creating a scrape in the gravel to lay their eggs, marking the beginning of their fifth breeding season at the cathedral.
Last year, the falcons laid their first egg in mid-March, followed by three more. The team at the Cathedral hopes for another successful season, with key milestones such as feeding, ringing, and fledging typically happening by early June.
Despite challenges in 2025 – where one egg failed to hatch and the remaining chicks died – optimism remains high for the upcoming season. Chris Dobbs, Biodiversity Advisor for Worcester Cathedral, said: “We all know last year was a sad one for our pair, with the unviable egg and the subsequent loss of the chicks. Unfortunately, these events do happen in the natural world."
“Peter and Peggy have been consistently successful parents in previous years, so there’s every reason to hope for a better season. Launching the livestream early allows viewers to follow the journey from courtship to the first egg, hatching, and - hopefully - fledging.”
Peter and Peggy have captured the hearts of viewers worldwide, with last year’s livestream attracting close to half a million views before it had to be stopped. Peregrines have been a part of Worcester Cathedral for centuries, appearing in the Great West Window and stonework.
These falcons are known for their incredible speed, reaching over 200mph in a hunting dive called a stoop, and are not just popular for their nesting habits. They hold a special protected status under the UK’s Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
To follow the action, viewers can watch the livestream on YouTube or the Worcester Cathedral website.