Introduction
The Glasgow Peregrine Project brings together a series of conservation bodies in an exciting and imaginative initiative to bring one of the planet’s most dynamic species to the people of Glasgow and through the SOC Clyde Branch website, the world. The project is led by The Scottish Ornithologists’ Club, University of Glasgow and the RSPB. Other organisations support the conservation effort, The Glasgow Natural History Society, Scottish Wildlife Trust, Glasgow City Council, Friends of Glasgow’s LNR’s and the Scottish Raptor Study Group. The fascinating life of the Peregrine pair are brought to the public through engagement events at a dedicated watchpoint and all social media platforms. |
Timeline 2024: Fourth egg laid: Monday 25th March Third egg laid: Saturday 23rd March Second egg laid: Thursday 21st March First egg laid: Monday 18th March |
Latest videos from the Gilbert Scott Tower cameras, at University of Glasgow..
Videos below from the two installed cameras - dates / times are on the video files
Videos below from the two installed cameras - dates / times are on the video files
Latest clips - interesting Peregrine behaviour
Morning... I've brought you breakfast!
The raptor research part of the project is showing that the male is flying into the city centre to hunt the feral pigeon concentration in George Square. He often catches one and takes it up onto the City Chambers where he plucks it, eats some and brings the rest back for the female in the form of a food pass at the nest. |
What a stunning and formidable bird! This is classic food begging behaviour from our female L7. This display is a clear message to the male to bring her something to eat or come in to protect the clutch while she goes for a short relief flight.
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A lovely clip showing a nest changeover which allows the female to stretch her wings and hunt for prey within a short radius of the nest site.
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It's important for Peregrines to keep their plumage in top condition. Our male spends a lot of his time preening when he's not hunting or taking his share of incubation duties.
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Whilst the female is conducting the majority of incubation duties, the male's responsibility is to catch prey and be on guard to protect the nest. This wonderful clip shows the relationship well and when the eggs hatch and more prey is required, you'll be able to see this behaviour live during one of the many organised watches with the Glasgow Peregrine Project team!
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Wait for it! First thing in the morning, the female is taking time for a wing stretch, a chance to relieve herself and have a squirt while the male stands guard over the nest. It looks as if she sees a target of opportunity, and takes a stoop. We think she might have seen a bat or tried to catch her breakfast - one of the roosting pigeons on the Gilbert Scott Tower!
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Egg laying clips
First Egg being laid - Monday 18th March
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Second egg being laid - Thursday 21st March
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Compilation of clips including third egg! Saturday 23rd March
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Clips including the 4th egg - Monday 25th March
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Other clips
Both birds with first two eggs
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First two eggs in the nest
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Female leaving the nest site
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Video from 7th February when the cameras were installed (with thanks to Clarke Elsby)