Chichester's famous peregrines welcome first egg of the year

The peregrine falcons on Chichester cathedral's spire have welcomed their first egg of the year.

As of 7.00am this morning, Monday 30 March, an egg was spotted in the nest via a live stream.

One of the peregrines in the nest box with the new egg. | other

placeholder image — One of the peregrines in the nest box with the new egg. | other

A spokesman for the cathedral said: "This first egg will be welcome news to all who follow the peregrines on the live webcam located in the spire. The male, affectionately named Maverick, is back with the same female from last year when they successfully raised four chicks."

The peregrine project is run jointly by the Cathedral, the Sussex Ornithological Society (SOS) and local wildlife enthusiasts David and Janet Shaw who have been observing the birds since 2001.

For more information please visit www.chichestercathedral.org.uk