Right in front of the webcam one of the Derby youngsters took off on a maiden trip this afternoon at 14:34 local time. I think it is the eldest male juvie.
For days the female youngster has been hopflapping on the ledge but it is the eldest male who decided to give it a go.
First reports are that it landed safely and took up position on the roof of a nearby hairdresser’s, but then came down in a nearby courtyard. Nick Brown of Derbyshire Wildlife Trust observed it flying off strongly towards the centre of town, but it was lost from view.
Some one wrote on the Derby Blog: "iv just rung derbyshire wildlife 4 a udate and they have located the youngster on a chimedy pot not far from the nest and r keeping a very close eye on it jo.v"
I'm very happy they do. First fledges are a tricky business, especially in a city.
But I'm sure the experiencend Nick Brown of the Project will keep a close eye on things as well.
Against all odds the fledgling returned later this afternoon to the nestbox! The wind brought it back and that is very remarkeble for first flight. In the meantime one of the other juvies left the nestbox on explorationtour and can not get back. He is stuck on the ledge below the nestbox. An exciting time has begun! Indeed for the Project Members keeping an eye on all the adventures of our juvies.
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