Ely Cathedral's first peregrine chicks in four years die
"Chick mortality is, unfortunately, common in the first weeks of life due to natural vulnerabilities - limited temperature regulation, weak immune systems, and potential food issues all play a role," said the spokesperson. "The adult falcon's behaviour also suggests she may be a first-time parent."The younger chick died on Saturday morning, while the remaining chick died overnight on Saturday. The cathedral saw its first pair of birds nest at the site in 2019 - with two chicks hatching a year later.However, it said there had not been a resident pair of peregrines since 2021. This year, a new pair began using the cathedral as a nesting site and laid three eggs.The trust added it would continue to monitor the adults, which have remained in the area.
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