Back after two years absence.

There can be few Birds that get the public interest fired up, like the Birds of Prey, and in particular the Peregrine Falcon.  And that is just what happened this year 2011 when for the first time since 2008 they were back. In an inspirational move the birds were advertised!! on the local radio and in the local press, raising to virtual celebrity status. Signs were posted, gazebo's erected, telescopes provided, and the public flocked to see and watch the spectacle, providing a virtual 24hr watch on a very public family. With some there every day from Sun up til sun down.. including BBC news, local law enforcement and of course the RSPB and the Shropshire Wildlife Trust.

Feeding was sporadic throughout the day

Mother was spotted overhead

Practice was making perfect.

The first short flight

In the next instant it was of.

The result was the successful fledging of four young.

Paul

(all photographs taken under schedule one licence conditions.)