Peregrine falcons at County Hall

Peregrine at County Hall

You can see the falcons around County Hall as it gets dark or hunting further afield.

There's a plentiful supply of pigeons in Aylesbury town centre, we also know they have taken other prey including Golden Plover and Ruff - both wading birds. These could have been caught at Tring or other reservoirs or while flying over in migration.

Unfortunately the Peregrines have not bred yet. Our hopes are high for this year.

Dave Short and Bill Robson

Peregrine conservation project

We have teamed up with Aylesbury Vale District Council, Bucks Bird Club and local volunteers and installed a nesting platform on County Hall tower. You can see the peregrine from street level.

The platform provides a safe site for the birds. We hope it will encourage long-term residency and breeding.

Female in moult

Facts

Diving at speeds of up to 200mph, the peregrine falcon is the fastest living thing on earth!
In the past, peregrines suffered from persecution and agricultural chemicals
It's a criminal offence to disturb or harm a peregrine

For more information call 0845 3708090 or email countryside@buckscc.gov.uk

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