SUSSEX PEREGRINE STUDY

A small group of dedicated enthusiasts monitoring the peregrine population in Sussex since the late 1980's. Ornithologists, ecologists, specialist chalk climbers, police wildlife liaison and field workers are all part of a team effort... SPS began as a result of finding a productive post pesticide eyrie (falcons nesting place) in 1990, prior to this the species had not bred in Sussex for over 30 years. Bart Atfield, founder of the study recognised the importance of documenting the return of the peregrine. Sadly Bart died in 2004 but his legacy continues, as the numbers of Peregrines continue to increase more dedicated people have joined our study to help monitor their progress; Many thanks to everyone who has contributed records over the years, these have helped in making the Sussex Peregrines some of the most recorded anywhere in the world... Monitoring data for the Sussex peregrines from 1990 to date shows that although the population is now at saturation, it shows none of the..

Also known as: Sussex Peregrines

Primary location: United Kingdom