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   Where do peregrines nest?

   • Nests in North and South West England, Wales and Scotland on coastal cliffs, but is increasingly being seen throughout the country. Did you know? Peregrines are among the fastest animals on the planet, reaching speeds of up to 200 miles per hour when 'stooping' - diving down on its prey from a great height.

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   Where do peregrines live?

   • In this guide, we share some simple ID tips to help you. Peregrines nest on cliff ledges, quarry faces, crags and sea cliffs, and have recently started using tall buildings, such as cathedrals, in urban areas. The highest densities of Peregrines are in upland areas of Wales, southern Scotland and north-west England.

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   When do peregrine falcons nest?

   • Peregrine Falcons from different parts of the world nest at different times. In the far north, these birds nest in the height of summer, while in more tropical latitudes, Peregrine Falcons can nest as early as February in winter. How long do Peregrine Falcons nest for? The nesting period for a pair of Peregrine Falcons lasts ten or eleven weeks.

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   Do peregrine falcons return to the same nest site every year?

   • Migratory Peregrine Falcons return to use the same nest site every year, although they do occasionally shift to nearby ledges on the same cliff or within a few miles. What do Peregrine Falcon eggs look like? Peregrine Falcons usually produce three or four attractive, elliptical eggs with a smooth, matte finish.

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   Do peregrine falcons build nests?

   • Peregrine Falcons do not build a nest but simply make a scrape in the ground instead. They do occasionally use the old nests of other large birds like Bald Eagles and ravens, however. These are typically large platform nests constructed from sticks. How big are Peregrine Falcon nests?

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   Do peregrine falcons sleep at the nest site?

   • The male Peregrine Falcon does not sleep at the nest site but roosts elsewhere within the vicinity. The female Peregrine Falcon will spend the night on the nest while incubating the eggs and brooding the chicks, however. Once brooding is complete, she will roost nearby but not on the nest during the night.

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   Where to see them. Peregrines nest on cliff ledges, quarry faces, crags and sea cliffs, and have recently started using tall buildings, such as cathedrals, in urban areas. The highest densities of Peregrines are in upland areas of Wales, southern Scotland and north-west England.

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   Sep 2, 2022 · Do Peregrine Falcons nest on the ground? Peregrine Falcons do occasionally nest on the ground. This behavior has been noted in some parts of the world like Finland. In 2006, a Peregrine Falcon nest was located just 2 feet (0.6 m) or so above the water level of an estuary near San Diego, California. Do male Peregrine Falcons sit on eggs?

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   Until recently, the peregrine falcon was only found in the north and west of the UK. Yet, over the last couple of decades, it has been spreading south. In recent years, it has found some unusual nest sites, including Derby Cathedral and the BT Tower in Birmingham!

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   Apr 30, 2024 · Where do Peregrines breed? Peregrines nest in high, out-of-the-way spots such as cliffs (or cathedrals!). The birds mate for life and will return to their nest sites year-on-year.

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   Lifecycle and body size information about Peregrine, including statistics on nesting, eggs and lifespan based on BTO ringing and nest recording data.

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   Two peregrine falcon chicks in a nest on a London high-rise. Tall buildings with undisturbed ledges provide suitable urban alternatives to the inaccessible cliff and quarry sites peregrines use in the countryside. Peregrines also sometimes nest on structures such as bridges and pylons. © Nature Picture Library/ Alamy Stock Photo

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    Peregrine Falcons nest in high, out-of-the-way spots such as cliffs (or cathedrals!). The birds mate for life and will return to their nest sites year-on-year. Peregrines normally lay 3-5 eggs each year and each egg takes about one month to hatch. When in full stoop (diving after prey) a Peregrine can reach