The RSPB & Worcester City Council (UK) have reported that the first of the 4 peregrine chicks, Charlie, has taken a leap of faith and set off from the nesting site at St. Andrew’s Spire. 

Charlie made her maiden journey of 100 meters to the roof ridge of the fire station, across the busy Dean’s Way.  She and her 3 siblings hatched 6 weeks ago.  The young peregrines have spent more and more time in the past week, perching  on the riverside parapet on the Spire and flapping their wings, gathering the needed courage and strength to fledge.

Charlie’s siblings are Bobbin, Potter and Tinker.  Live images of the peregrine next can be seen on the council’s website.

Photo by: Lamerie 

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