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A feed of the sightings of the Leicester Peregrine Falcons.

Just to confirm this morning, the Juvenile 4BD passed away following hitting a building in the Highcross centre. We are not sure how it died, maybe due to a head injury. You need to remember that 1 in 3 Juveniles only make it past their first year. This is nature and sometimes it can be very cruel.

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Sorry to bring bad news this festive season but one of this year’s juvenile females X6F was found injured in Kibworth. It was taken to the vet and X-rays show that it had been shot with multiple wounds. The femur was shattered and could not be repaired. Consequently, she was euthanised.

Just look at that notch on her bill - evolved to sever the neckbone of her prey! An X-ray reveals no injuries or shotgun pellets, so now it this #peregrine falcon goes to DEFRA for examination. We're pretty confident that another female will show up on Derby Cathedral in the months ahead.

Close up of the head of a dead adult female peregrine falcon.