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Peregrine Falcons at Sussex Heights
Nesting YearsDownload Sussex Heights Peregrine Nest Dates 1998-2011 (PDF)Peregrine falcons have been nesting on the roof of Sussex Heights from spring 1998 when a nesting box was put 334 feet up on the top of Sussex Heights. 
The first pair were believed to have been the first pair to breed in an urban environment in the south of England for three years running. Peregrine falcons were extinct in Sussex between 1945 and 1990.Renovation of Sussex HeightsThe Sussex Heights building is going to be renovated over the next few years and there was a concern that the nestbox would have to be moved elsewhere to protect the birds.For the 2011 breeding season our managing agents Austin Rees have scheduled the work programme to minimise disruption to the birds by liaising with Natural England and the Sussex Ornithological Society. Works will start in summer 2011 after the eggs have hatched and the birds are at least 4 weeks old, when there is much less impact on the birds. About Peregrine Falcons
The history of peregrine falcons, can be traced back over 5 million years. Nowadays they not only live on cliffs and mountains but also in towns, breeding on top of cathedrals or skyscrapers located close to rivers or coasts. They hunt other birds like pigeons, blackbirds, ducks, etc. Their speed is their main weapon for killing during the hunt. Peregrine falcons are the fastest animal in the world reaching 320km/h (200mph) during hunting dives. Peregrines can be up to 50cm long with wingspans between 80cm-120cms.Peregrine falcons generally pair up for life and when the chicks are old enough to leave the nest will probably not see their parents again. Currently there are estimated to be over 1400 breeding pairs in the UK and about 12,000 in Europe as a whole. These numbers are the highest for over 50 years. More about Peregrine FalconsFor more info about peregrines please check the following websites:
Photos of Peregrine Falcons
 Photos by Graham Roberts, Sussex Ornithological Society |
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