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Nottinghamshire peregrine cam delivers connection with nature at a challenging time

Regular viewers of one of the UK’s most popular wildlife webcams have expressed their delight that the 2020 nesting season has got off to a positive start.

As people become increasingly concerned about the Covid-19 pandemic and with people now being asked to stay at home in line with Government advice, the sight of the first egg has brought welcome cheer to many webcam viewers – with Facebook comments such as “How wonderful to see that, amazing thankyou, good news” and “Been watching with the children at school. Going to send out the link to watch when they’re at home.”

After a number of successful years the nest, perched high on the side of Nottingham Trent University’s Newton Building in Nottingham City Centre, failed to produce any chicks in 2018 but the family successfully reared chicks again in 2019. 

Three healthy peregrine falcon chicks successfully ringed.

Three healthy peregrine chicks from the 2019 brood. Photo: Nottingham Trent University

Speaking about the arrival of the 1st egg of 2020, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Head of Conservation Janice Bradley said: “The popularity of the Nottingham peregrine cam highlights the value that people place on being able to connect with nature. Whilst the camera was originally installed to provide added security for the birds due to their protected status, it now provides a window on nature for thousands of people across the globe. We really enjoy working with our partners at Nottingham Trent University on this project and have our fingers crossed for a successful nesting season and feel that the ability to connect with nature will be beneficial in the weeks ahead, especially for people unable to get into the great outdoors.”

As well over a week has passed since the first egg was laid, it now looks likely that the pair will only have one egg in 2020 but Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust remains hopeful for a successful season as a lone chick will benefit from the undivided attention of its experienced parents. 

Anyone wishing to follow the progress of Nottingham Trent University’s  peregrine family should visit nottinghamshirewildlife.org/peregrine-cam

First egg arrives just after 6pm 16th March 2020

The first egg arrived just after 6pm on 16th March 2020

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