Steve Waterhouse

Friday 9th July

The Plym Peregrine Watch is drawing to a close now. The peregrines have once again sucessfully raised chicks in Cann Quarry. At 10 weeks old W6 and W7 (named due to the rings on their legs) are beginning to find their wings and are on their way to becoming expert fliers like their mum and dad. It’s been an eventful season for the peregrines what with unwelcome visitors (in the shape of other peregrines and a buzzard), the hottest, driest spring for several years and the first ringing of Plym Peregrine chicks. But they have sailed through all the drama with no trouble and raised two beautiful young. In a year when peregrines are not doing as well in the rest of Devon and Cornwall, we can be truely grateful and proud that these two chicks have survived to fledging. 

A huge THANK YOU goes to all the volunteers who have put in long hours to ensure that these birds have once again been allowed to breed without disturbance and also to all the visitors who have supported the project this year.

The last watches are taking place this weekend. So for your last chance to see the peregrines through the telescopes and be bowled over by the knowledge of our volunteers, be sure to visit the viaduct this Saturday and Sunday. The juvenile peregrines will still be at the quarry until September/October, honing their hunting skills further until eventually they will be chased off by mum and dad. And four lovely kestrel chicks have been venturing out of their hidden nest to give us great views.

If you would like to get involved in volunteering for the project next year then please do get in touch at any time so we can put you on the list for next year.