The welfare and conservation of peregrines and hobbies sharing UK urban habitats.
Key Facts
Peregrine falcons and hobbies increasingly coexist in UK cities
Peregrines breed on tall buildings and bridges, feeding on urban pigeons
Hobbies are summer visitors that pursue swallows and swifts over urban areas
Both species have benefited from legal protection and reduced persecution
Urban falcon populations attract public interest and conservation support
Welfare Considerations
Urban peregrines and hobbies face welfare risks from collisions and human disturbance, with public awareness and nest site protection supporting their urban welfare.
What You Can Do
Follow urban peregrine nest cameras during the breeding season
Support raptor monitoring groups in your city
Report any evidence of raptor persecution to the RSPB and police