The final weeks are here for nature lovers hoping to see peregrine falcons up close at Norwich Cathedral, where the Hawk and Owl Trust watchpoint runs until 26 June 2026. The free attraction in the Cathedral Close has been drawing visitors since early May, giving families and bird enthusiasts a rare chance to watch the birds of prey that have nested on the spire for more than 16 years.
This season four eggs have been laid in the nesting box, and the Hawk and Owl Trust’s trained volunteers are on hand with telescopes and binoculars to help visitors spot the resident pair. The watchpoint trailer operates from 10am to 4pm on selected days throughout the month, with dates including Thursday 4, Friday 5 and Saturday 6 June, and continuing through to Wednesday 24, Thursday 25 and Friday 26 June.
The project helps collect valuable data on breeding behaviour, productivity and survival rates. For those unable to visit, a live webcam streams the nest action all hours. The cathedral’s spire has built a strong following among local wildlife watchers since the falcons first took up residence, turning the historic building into an unlikely urban sanctuary for the crow‑sized hunters, which can top 200mph when diving.
The watchpoint is on the Lower Close, with three sessions a week giving a final run of chances before the season closes on 26 June. Free entry keeps it open to all, and the trust’s volunteers explain the birds’ habits and breeding progress, from egg‑laying through to the chicks fledging.
Full details and the schedule are on the Hawk and Owl Trust website, with the live feed accessible via Norwich Cathedral’s online highlights page for anyone following the falcons’ progress from home.
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