Our famous peregrine falcons have been nesting on the roof of Kingston College’s main site at Kingston Hall Road for a number of years now, and we are thrilled that once again they are laying some eggs: the first egg was laid on Tuesday 17th March and a second at 9.43 yesterday, Friday 20th March.
You can watch three LIVE FEEDS of the footage as it unfolds on YouTube and follow regular updates on Twitter - KPeregrines.
The Kingston College mascot, Perry, is, we understand, thrilled to welcome the arrival of some new feathery friends!
Usually peregrines have three or four young. The tiercel, or male peregrine can be seen on the roof of Kingston Hall Road for most of the year. The falcon (female) returns each year to breed. The eggs are usually laid in late March/early April and take between 30 and 33 days to incubate and the young fledge after about another 44 days. They are still dependant on the adults at this stage as they are taught how to hunt. The female is much larger than the male and the birds have a wingspan of about 120cm.
YouTube Camera 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9weCu94fvb4
YouTube Camera 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQJo_J_k7xY
YouTube Camera 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ObtKVQqPvc
