Monday, 30 June 2014

RSPB South Stack - Peregrines

Back at the end of April I made the trip to RSPB South Stack on Anglesey in North Wales. I was fortunate to get some very close views of a pair of nesting Peregrines on the cliffs. It was nice to be able to look down on these birds rather than looking up high to see them.


I think I counted three eggs in total, but sadly only one has made it and being fed by the adults.

Keeping a lookout while the partner is on the eggs.

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18 comments:

  1. Fun6030 June 2014 at 10:13

    Those are such great shots. The viewing platform/hide must have been quite a climb to get up to.

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  2. Carole M.30 June 2014 at 11:08

    looking to be in quite an inaccessible site so great that you could reach there with your camera Adam. Beautiful raptors and fantastic lodgings.

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  3. Unknown30 June 2014 at 21:10

    Great captures!! Boom, Bobbi and Gary.

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  4. eileeninmd30 June 2014 at 22:23

    Awesome sighting and photos of the Peregrine! Have a happy week!

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  5. Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti1 July 2014 at 07:38

    What wonderful photos of the peregrines! It is a treat to see them so close!

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  6. Andrea @ From The Sol1 July 2014 at 18:39

    I love seeing the Peregrines in their natural habitat. I have worked with several Peregrines who were either imprinted or being used by a falconer and it just isn't the same as seeing them in the wild. We have them living on the high rises in Chicago. They brought them here to help control the pigeon population and they have been very successful. The population has increased and it not uncommon to see them sitting on a windsill ... They are marvelous birds. Great pictures ... I assume you were able to get up and down safely. Lucky you!

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  7. Findlay Wilde1 July 2014 at 18:43

    Brilliant pictures. I visited just the week before they started nesting and just the female was there. I wish I had gone back a few times as the photos you have posted are so good. From Findlay

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  8. Margaret Birding For Pleasure1 July 2014 at 19:06

    Fantastic shots and at least they have 1 chick so hope it. Does well

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  9. Phil Slade1 July 2014 at 19:21

    A great place to visit Adam and you didn't waste your visit with those lovely shots of the pair at the nest. Like you say, looking down is much better than looking up, or trying to follow one hundreds of yards away as it beats up the shoreline birds before doing a disappearing act.

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  10. Unknown1 July 2014 at 20:28

    Wonderful photos of this gorgeous couple.

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  11. TexWisGirl1 July 2014 at 21:45

    just beautiful and awesome birds!

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  12. NatureFootstep1 July 2014 at 22:10

    tha´s a great experience and lovely shot too. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. Karen2 July 2014 at 02:22

    Oh wow Adam, what a treat to see these birds! Fantastic captures!

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  14. Arija2 July 2014 at 02:59

    Lovely shots of the peregrines, particularly the last one. I used to have them nesting in my garden years ago.

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  15. A Colorful World2 July 2014 at 07:00

    How exciting! Love the photos of the nesting pair!

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  16. Mary Howell Cromer2 July 2014 at 11:54

    It is too bad that there was only a single one left, but at least there was one and you were able to manage some really nice images taking the route in you did as well. Beautiful discovery and I hope you can follow this nest a bit further for us, either yourself, or through friends~

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  17. Anonymous4 July 2014 at 04:37

    Beautiful birds. Great captures.

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  18. Unknown4 July 2014 at 12:45

    Great photos! I love how they are looking up at you in that first one.

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