A wildlife and biodiversity group in Marlow has installed a new nesting platform for a pair of peregrine falcons on the spire at All Saints Church.

Verity West from Wild Marlow helped climb the 25m spire to the place the nesting platform where the birds have been living since 2019.

This is a new pair in a new territory, and Wild Marlow is hoping that they will soon start to breed.

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A camera system, donated by Blue Chip Security Ltd, has also been installed so the group can study the falcons.

Verity said: “Peregrine falcons can take three years to breed successfully as a new pair in a new territory.

“We hope we’ve given this pair a helping hand with their new specially-designed nesting platform.

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“We’ve also installed a camera system so that we can study the birds and make sure they thrive.

“All Saints’ Church has been hugely supportive of Wild Marlow and our wish to help and monitor these fantastic birds.

“We’d also like to thank Bob Keene at Bisham Nest Box Group, who built and donated the box.”

Falcons are among the fastest animals on the planet, they can reach speeds of up to 200 miles per hour when 'stooping' — diving down on prey from a great height.

Usually they capture their prey mid-air, taking birds like feral pigeons and collared doves.

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The peregrine falcon is a Schedule 1 protected species of The Wildlife and Countryside Act and is the UK’s biggest falcon. 

For more information about the bird visit here.