Wildlife

Wild Animal Welfare and UK Peregrine Nesting 2026

Peregrine falcons are now nesting across the UK including in major cities, with welfare and conservation needs requiring ongoing attention.

Key Facts

Peregrines now breed on cathedrals, power stations, and office buildings in over 20 UK cities
Urban peregrines face welfare risks including window strikes, nest disturbance, and anti-pest nets
Nest cameras at urban peregrine sites provide welfare monitoring and enormous public engagement
Fledgling peregrines frequently need welfare intervention when they misjudge first flights
Peregrine populations are constrained in some areas by continued illegal persecution

Welfare Considerations

Urban peregrine welfare requires nest protection, disturbance management, and monitoring of fledgling welfare during the vulnerable first flights period.

What You Can Do

Follow local peregrine nest camera feeds to monitor breeding welfare
Report injured fledgling peregrines to local wildlife rescue organisations
Advocate for nest protection measures on buildings used by breeding peregrines