Colchester Natural History Society
Peregrine Watch in Colchester (Photo Sean Nixon)
Sat 28 May
|Colchester Sixth Form College
The Sixth Form College on North Hill is running a series of Peregrine Watch events later this month, inviting members of the public to enjoy spectacular views of the falcons nesting on Colchester’s historic water tower, Jumbo.
Time & Location
28 May 2022, 10:00 – 13:00
Colchester Sixth Form College, North Hill, Colchester CO1 1SN, UK
About the event
PEREGRINE WATCH RETURNS TO THE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
The Sixth Form College on North Hill is running a series of Peregrine Watch events later this month, inviting members of the public to enjoy spectacular views of the falcons nesting on Colchester’s historic water tower, Jumbo.
The College started Peregrine Watch in 2018, with the help of bird of prey expert Peter Merchant. Every year since then students and staff have kept a close eye on the nest site and helped out when the fledglings have run into trouble on leaving the nest.
Each year has added to knowledge about the birds’ habits and life cycle. Analysis of the feathers found under Jumbo has revealed the rich and varied diet of the falcons, from Starlings and Wood Pigeons to Teal and Golden Plover. Recently, one of the 2017 fledglings was found dead on the roof of Charing Cross Hospital in London…