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Peregrine falcons lay first egg of the year after 'worrying time'

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DERBY'S peregrine falcons have laid their first egg of the year – despite "alarming" levels of snow which built up in their nest.The Derby Cathedral Peregrine Project started in 2006 when a nest platform for the birds of prey was constructed in the building's tower.The falcons have bred there every year since then, with the project run by Derbyshire Wildlife Trust.Nick Moyes, the project's technical adviser, said it was good news the first egg had arrived – although it was...

Peregrine falcons lay first egg of the year after 'worrying time'


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