Chichester Cathedral Peregrine Nest

A Historic Nesting Site

High above the streets of West Sussex, a pair of peregrine falcons has claimed a ledge on the medieval spire of Chichester Cathedral as their home. This camera offers a rare, close-up perspective on one of Britain's most storied birds of prey, nesting against a backdrop of centuries of ecclesiastical architecture.

A Cathedral Landmark

Chichester Cathedral has stood at the heart of this English city since the 11th century, its soaring spire visible for miles across the surrounding countryside. The stone parapets and worn masonry visible in this feed form part of the cathedral's upper tower, a vantage point rarely seen by visitors below.

Decades of Conservation

The peregrine project is run jointly by the cathedral, the Sussex Ornithological Society, and local wildlife volunteers who have tracked the falcons since 2001. Their work has turned this rooftop into one of the country's most closely observed raptor nesting sites.

Watching the City Below

Beyond the nest itself, the camera captures sweeping views across Chichester's rooftops toward the wider Sussex landscape, offering a rare bird's-eye perspective on both the falcons and the historic city they call home.