Monthly Archives: May 2016

The Early Bird Catches the Worm

Arriving in Wakefield shortly after 5 a.m., I was just in time to see the female peregrine circling above the precinct with prey in her talons. I did not get there early enough to see whether the male had brought … Continue reading

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Dingy Skipper on the wing at Haigh

During a quick trip to the former colliery site at Haigh, I came across my first dingy skipper of the year and managed a few images.

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Peregrine Chicks hatched

The peregrines have nested successfully again and we now have three chicks in the Wakefield Cathedral box! Two hatched between 22:30 and 23:45 on 3rd May and the third, between 14:00 and 15:00 on 4th May. We will add some images … Continue reading

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