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Did you know... Peregrines?

If you’re looking to dig into some detailed information about our raptors and their locations, this is the place to start. Don’t forget, if you don’t find the answers on the following pages, you can always ‘ask our experts’ directly...

FledglingPeregrine Falcons

Discover some amazing facts about the fastest animal on the planet. Compared to humans, how many times sharper is a peregrine’s eyesight? What are ‘eyasses’? How long does it take a baby peregrine to fly? » Find the answers...

RaptorRaptors

There are 7 types of raptor which can be found in Northern Ireland. The peregrine is one, do you know the other 6 types? How good is a raptor’s eyesight? And do you know which raptor has become a full time ‘scavenger’?
» Find the answers...

Quarries in Northern Ireland

Quarries literally underpin our society, providing materials for building, for roads, for paper and glass production, and for many other everyday products we take for granted. And of course quarries provide a unique habitat for wildlife, including our peregrines.
» Find out more...
» Carrowdore quarry
» Kilrea quarry

 

 



Interactive Timeline

Explore our interactive timeline of the Carrowdore quarry, and how the peregrine's have made this an important nest site in Northern Ireland. This section requires Flash.Carrowdore timeline thumbnail
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If you’ve got a question about raptors or peregrines, our experts can help you.
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Quarryman’s Diary
David Edwards works at the Carrowdore quarry. He has a keen interest in the peregrine family and has been keeping a diary of their activities.
» Read his diary

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