Peregrine Watch and Webcams

Jon Hawkins

See the Leamington Spa peregrines!

Leamington Spa's historic Town Hall is home to a pair of peregrine falcons. Peregrines are among the fastest animals on the planet, reaching speeds of up to 200 miles per hour when diving down on their prey from a great height!

The Leamington Spa peregrines nest in a box provided in partnership with Warwick District Council. Our webcams are live 24/7 during the breeding season, so you can see all the nest activity from egg laying to feeding and fledging.

In 2023 the pair laid four eggs, which hatched in late April. In May the chicks were given a health check by licensed bird-handlers, and fitted with small metal leg rings to help identify them in the future. There were three males and one female. All four birds fledged from the nest in early June, and we believe three survived to adulthood.

Peregrine Watch raises awareness of these amazing birds, and by introducing people to the wonder of peregrine falcons we hope to ensure these peregrines and those across the county have safe places to nest for years to come.

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Live webcams

Until recently the peregrine falcon was only found in the north of the UK, but birds have now spread south. In recent years, peregrines have found some unusual nest sites, including the Grade II listed Leamington Spa Town Hall. These tall, urban structures replicate the towering cliff edges that peregrines would naturally nest on.

Two adult peregrines have taken up the nesting site in Leamington for the past several years, successfully raising 3-4 chicks each year. Watch them live!

Please note: the webcams show live footage of wild peregrine falcons, and there may be scenes of the birds hunting and eating.

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Peregrine Watch LIVE

Peregrine Watch LIVE gives you a chance to see the peregrines for yourself and learn more about these incredible birds.

Taking place on the green at Regent Grove, Leamington Spa, these free sessions give people a closer view of the peregrines.

We'll have a spotting scope set up so you can watch the parent birds as they enter and leave the nest, and ask our experts all your peregrine questions! If you're lucky, you might even see one of the chicks fledge in our later sessions.

Join us on the green at Regent Grove, Leamington Spa any time between 10am - 3pm on the following dates:
Saturday 13 April
Saturday 20 April
Saturday 4 May
Saturday 25 May
Saturday 8 June
Saturday 15 June

24 eggs laid in Leamington since 2017

23 healthy chicks fledged since 2017

373 votes cast in our 2023 naming competition

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All about the peregrines!

Like many of the UK's birds of prey, the peregrine falcon was so persecuted that population numbers fell dramatically. Thankfully, this super-speedy flyer is now making a comeback, particularly in our towns, where it nests on tall buildings.

The peregrine is our biggest falcon; it is dark slate-grey above and white below, with black bars across its chest and belly. It has a white throat and cheeks, and a strong, black moustache and mask.

About the Leamington peregrines

Leamington peregrine timeline

See below for the egg-laying and fledging timelines of the birds in the past few years.

2024

1st egg laid - 18th March 2024 at 12.24am
2nd egg laid - 20th March 2024 at 7.51am
3rd egg laid - 22nd March 2024 at 3.41pm
4th egg laid - 25th March 2024 at 2.14am

2023

1st egg laid - 17th March 2023 around 01.33am
2nd egg laid - 19th March 2023 at 10.07am
3rd egg laid - 21st March 2023 around 08.10pm
4th egg laid - 24th March 2023 around 06.36am
1st egg hatched - 26th April 2023 around 02.16am
2nd egg hatched - 26th April 2023 around 07.30am
3rd egg hatched - 26th April 2023 around 10.28am
4th egg hatched - 27th April 2023 around 06.27pm
Chicks successfully ringed - 20th May 2023
- VAB (Percy) - Male
- VCB (Peggy) - Female
- VDB (Pedro) - Male
- VFB (Peter) - Male
All 4 chicks successfully fledged between 7th and 16th June 2023

2022

1st egg laid - 18th March at 17:43
2nd egg laid - 21st March at 01:59
3rd egg laid - 23rd March - 08.31
4th egg laid - 25th March -16:51
First and Second eggs hatched- 28th April 2022
Third and Fourth eggs hatched - 29th April 2022
Chicks successfully ringed - 21st May 2022
- TNP - Male - Platinum
- TRP - Female - Diamond
- V3B - Female - Gold
- V4B - Female - Silver
All 3 female chicks successfully fledged - W.C 13th June 2022

2021

1st egg laid - 22nd March 2021 - 01:57
2nd egg laid - 24th March 2021 - 17:25
3rd egg laid - 27th March 2021 - 14:19
4th egg laid - 30th March 2021 - 08:24
First and Second egg hatched - 1st May 2021
Third egg hatched - 2nd May 2021
Chicks successfully ringed - 22nd May 2021 (*all roughly the same size and weren't the much heavier weights we expect in females.)
- TAP - Male* - Huey
- TBP - Male* - Dewey
- TCP - Male* - Louie
Chicks fledged - 12th - 15th June 2021

2020

1st egg laid - 19th March 2020 - 05:32
2nd egg laid - 21st March 2020 - 16:08
3rd egg laid - 24th March 2020 - 07:13
4th egg laid - 27th March 2020 - 00:58
First egg hatched - 28th April 2020
Second egg hatched - 29th April 2020
Third egg hatched - 30th April 2020
Chicks successfully ringed - 21st May 2020 (*the sexes have only been tentatively identified due to time constrictions of the sole ringer)
- PNC - female* - Hope
- PRC - female* - Rainbow
- PSC - male* - Hero
Chicks fledged - 10th - 14th June 2020

2019

1st egg laid - 18th March 2019 - 06:22
2nd egg laid - 21st March 2019 - 06:44
3rd egg laid - 23rd March 2019 - 22:56
4th egg laid - 26th March 2019 - 15:23
First egg hatched - 28th April 2019
Second and third eggs hatched - 29th April 2019
Chicks successfully ringed - 19th May 2019
Chicks rings and sex revealed - 21st May 2019
- PHC* - Male - Apollo
  PLC* - Male - Zeus
- PJC* - Female - Artemis
Chicks successfully fledged - 9th - 11th June 2019

2018

1st egg laid - 20th March 2018 - 03:01
2nd egg laid - 22nd March 2018 - 12:42
3rd egg laid - 25th March 2018 - 03:45
4th egg laid - 27th March 2018 - 19:51
First 2 eggs hatched - 29th April 2018
Third egg hatched - 30th April 2018
Chicks successfully ringed - 20th May 2018
Chicks name & ring letters revealed - 4th June 2018

PDC* - Female - Valkyrie
PCC* - Male - Falkor
PFC* - Male - Lucifer

Chicks fledged - 10th June 2018

2017

1st egg laid - 18th March 2017 - time unconfirmed
2nd egg laid - 20th March 2017 - 12:54
3rd egg laid - 23rd March 2017 - 08:30
4th egg laid - 26th March 2017 - 10:32
All eggs hatched and successfully fledged - dates unconfirmed

Credit Lucy Burrell

Credit Steve Melville

Credit Lucy Burrell

Peregrine falcon flying over pavement, the Wildlife Trusts

Bringing peregrines back

Help support our work to protect this incredible species.

Generously supported by our partners

Peregrine Watch has been running since 2013, and gives people a closer view of the stunning peregrine falcons living in Warwickshire.

In partnership with Warwick District Council, Warwickshire Wildlife Trust hosts drop-in events providing information about our urban peregrine falcons.

Our Peregrine Watch telescopes were donated by Focus Optics and Opticron, helping us to give everyone a great view of these majestic birds.