The first peregrine falcon chick has successfully hatched on the walls of Norwich Cathedral in Norfolk, emerging from its egg at 4am on 3 May.
It was one of a clutch of four eggs laid in late March, and marks another successful breeding season for the resident birds of prey.
Those lucky enough to have been watching the 24-hour live-stream nest cameras, set up by the Hawk and Owl Trust, would have seen the peregrine falcon chick break free in real time. But don't worry if you missed it, the conservation charity has shared the extraordinary moment in this short video.
“It’s always remarkable to witness the moment peregrine falcon chicks hatch," says Liberty Wells, outreach and conservation ranger at the Hawk and Owl Trust.
"From our Watchpoint at Norwich Cathedral, visitors can follow their first weeks of life while watching the adult birds soar around the Cathedral spire.
"Since going live in early March over 260,000 people have already tuned into the live nest camera, it’s clear that these birds have captured the imagination of the public once again.”
There are an estimated 1,769 breeding peregrine falcon pairs in the UK. The bird of prey has successfully adapted to urban environments, where prey is abundant, with over 200 individuals living and nesting in towns and cities.
The Watchpoint is based just outside of Norwich Cathedral and is open to visitors from 10am to 4pm, three days a week throughout May and June.
Main image: first peregrine falcon chick - Norwich 2025 (hatching and first meal). Credit: Hawk and Owl Trust
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