It seems that Peregrine Falcons (Falco peregrinus) are now moving from the countryside into our towns and cities here in the UK. Numerous reports of nesting pairs are cropping up all over the country, and to try and help the plight of these birds, 2 pairs are undergoing closer scrutiny than they would normally. Apparently towns and cities are great for peregrines as they offer the high-spots in which they like to nest and perch, offering great views of the surrounding areas (so that they can spot any potential predators as well as prey).

The first pair to be seen are nesting on a tower in Worcester Abbey. The RSPB and Worcester council are following this pair with new photos every 6 seconds (which you can find here), although at the time of writing the camera seems to have been turned.

The second pair are nesting in Birmingham in the heights of Fort Dunlop. The webcam is online via the BBC website here and is providing great pictures as the peregrines incubate their eggs, ready for the birth of their new offspring. Hopefully this is the signal that peregrine numbers are on the rise again, and that more and more people will get the chance to see these fantastic birds in flight.