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[Yorkie]

I missed that but was watching earlier, they seem a bit agitated this morning, perhaps breakfast is late.

[roseway]

Yes, you could be right about that. The youngster was up on the wall again just now, and gave the impression of looking around hoping to see Mum arriving.

[roseway]

Lunch just turned up. I was beginning to wonder where the parents had got to.

And here's what happened afterwards. The youngster really looked as though it was going to fly, but it didn't.


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[Astral]

Just saw one perched on the edge having a good flap. Was convinced it was off on its maiden flight but they all seem to be back in the nest.

[kitz]

Good pics there eric.

I just watched as one of the parents brought in a pigeon to feed the chicks with. 
Interesting how the little one actually backed away into a corner on its own ... whilst the other 3 lined up for lunch

[roseway]

Yes, the little one does look like a second class citizen. But yesterday I saw the parent feeding the little one by itself, with the others keeping out of the way.

[kitz]

He does seem a lil bit of a loner - I was laughing to myself when I saw it occur... because it was almost like he was sent to "the naughty corner".

All credit to the parents then,  for feeding him alone...  as I saw this occur when they were all much smaller too, when one of them brought something back "just for titch". 
The parents must be keeping the others well feed too.. or else I wouldnt imagine the others would stand back whilst the smaller chick was being fed...  In most instances it wouldnt stand a chance.

[roseway]

I guess there's no shortage of food. Their favourite is feral pigeon, and there will be plenty of those in Derby.

[tickmike]

Do I only see Three chicks ?.
It's a bit early for them to take to the wing, Its probably on the Nave roof below the nest site (quite a long way down) hope its ok.

Edit ..Now there are four again 
Maybe I need new glass's.

[Yorkie]

One of the young ones fledged at 2.30 p.m this afternoon, no word yet if it found a safe landing - hope so.

[roseway]

Aw, I've been watching it quite a bit, hoping to catch the moment, but I was out this afternoon.

[tickmike]

There is a bit on the blog about it and a video clip.

[dave.m]

Loved the video clip of two of them stretching their wings before their fledge.
It is certainly open to one of those Johnny Morris interpretations of the birds thoughts.
http://derbyperegrines.blogspot.com/
Look for Derby Peregrine Falcons 12-
Fledge from the Ledge.

"It's a looong way down and I don't know if I will master this flying thing on my first attempt.
"Why couldn't mum lay the eggs a bit nearer the floor?
"If I cling on tight and flap my wings just to see if they will carry my weight, first. Can't be too careful.
"OK! I've read the flight manual, wings seem alright and I can move all the controls.
"On Three, chocks away!. One. . . . . . . Two. . . . . . (Wait for it) . .  THREEEEEEEEEEE!"


dave

[tickmike]

Nice one Dave 
So true to again with another crash landing this morning  of 003 this time.
A case of OMG it's a long way down, Help !.

[dave.m]

Some VERY good photos of the youngsters today:
http://derbyperegrines.blogspot.com/
The twitchers keep having to round them up in the city and take them back.
dave