Sunday, 11 May 2008

Peregrines in Brum

I was always aware that there was a pair of Peregrines nesting in Birminghams BT Tower, but after speaking with an RSPB Officer today it turns out that there are now three pairs! The falcons from the BT Tower have now relocated to the Colmore Center (tallest building on Colmore Row), probably nesting on the grey ledge above the windows on the side facing the cathedral.
There is also pair nesting in the Clock Tower of Birmingham University, and one at Fort Dunlop apparently. Whilst looking for the inner city falcons today I spotted a Buzzard circling high, quite unusual, but there have been a few raptors in the city recently. Bearwood is a pretty good spot to check them out as we are on a rise and they seem to like gliding over. I've had Buzzards, Kestrels and Sparrowhawks in the last few weeks, all seem to enjoy harassing the swifts that have returned.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Phwoarrr, I love birds I do, there's nothing better than a big pair of tits. Phwoarrr!

Fritz said...

hilarious. never heard that one before.