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Wakefield Peregrine Falcon's chicks hatch after being watched across globeThe world-famous Wakefield peregrine falcon's first chicks hatched last night after people from around the globe have tuned in to watch them on a special webcam.The peregrines nested in the spire of the cathedral earlier this year and people from as far away as Australia and Argentina have been waiting for the pair's eggs to hatch.The birds usually nest on cliff edges, however, experts say that they love the cathedrals because of the height of the building.
Cameras placed across Derbyshire locations to protect peregrine falcon nesting sitesA number of Peregrine Falcon nesting sites across Derbyshire are being monitored to help protect their eggs from thieves.Cameras have been placed to watch the eggs as they get close to hatching, a time when they are at their most vulnerable.They have been provided by a number of different organisations, all who are keen to protect the species and keep them safe.Despite being a legally protected species, peregrines are at risk from thieves who can sell on falcon eggs, who take young chicks to train for falconry or worried about their impact on other birds or species.