BRADFORD URBAN WILDLIFE GROUP
Recording, observing & protecting Bradford's wildlife & habitats
Willow Warbler on Gorse Paul Marfell
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Bradford Peregrine Trail
Update 16 September 2026
Bradford - City Hall
Unfortunately, the birds didn’t nest. The male was keen to attract the female to the box, but try as she did, her larger size made it difficult to land and consequently, no egg laying took place. Both birds have since started visiting the box and we are hoping to make some adaptations in time for next season. So it looks very positive for 2027.
Manningham - Lister Mills
A successful year once again with three birds fledging. This is one more than last year
Saltaire - Victoria Mills
We are still exploring possibilities here for next year.
Bingley - Damart Mills
Birds continue to use this site for perching up and roosting but no signs of nesting so far.
Keighley – Dalton Mills
Another successful year with 4 birds fledging once again. As last year, one took a nose-dive on its maiden flight and ended up in the care of the vets, being released a few weeks later.
For more information on Bradford’s peregrines, take a look at the Bradford Peregrine website or follow them on FaceBook.
Update 29th March 2026
City Hall, Bradford
The tiercel (male) has been ‘scraping’ and calling for the female. Unfortunately, she is, as yet, reluctant to enter the nest box, so we are not sure what will happen here this year. The camera will of course go live if things progress.
Lister Mills, Manningham
Last year 4 eggs were laid, 2 hatched successfully. This year both birds have been ‘scraping’ in the nest box. The first known egg this year was laid in London on 3rd March. However, because ‘It’s grim up north’, we tend to be a few weeks later. Wakefield Cathedral had their first egg on the 20th March, Leeds on the 21st and our Lister Mills female has laid her first egg on the 22nd March again, same date as last year! As of the 29th there are now three eggs, with possibly another expected tomorrow, the 30th?
Salts and Victoria Mills, Saltaire
Peregrines can still be seen here from time to time, but the site has not been used as much as the other sites in recent years.
Damart Mill, Bingley
Birds continue to be seen regularly on Damart Mill but there is no sign of them using the nestbox so far.
Dalton Mill, Keighley
Last year 4 birds fledged. One had a bad start with a fractured coracoid but was released after treatment. Once again, the peregrines are active. Here’s hoping that they will repeat last years success.
Please visit Bradford Peregrines for up-to-date information and to view the web cams.
Once again, we will be having some Peregrine viewing days. Please see our website for further details.