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Peregrine Watch in Colchester (Photo Sean Nixon)

Sat 11 Jun

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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.

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Peregrine Watch in Colchester (Photo Sean Nixon)
Peregrine Watch in Colchester (Photo Sean Nixon)

Time & Location

11 Jun 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…

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