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Lister Mills

The iconic Lister Mill chimney stands at 249 feet and can be seen from across the Bradford District. It's no surprise that Peregrines have made a home here, and they've been using the chimney for at least two decades. They have only had occasional breeding success over that time, so we have installed a special nestbox which should give them a much greater chance of hatching their eggs. We're also installing a web camera so we can all follow their progress through the breeding season - this should be up and running soon.

 

The resident Tiercel (or male) at Lister Mill has a red leg ring with the code "TBD". TBD was ringed when he was just 2 weeks old on the clock tower of the University of Leeds in 2019. It's great to see him doing well just a few miles away in Bradford!

Where to watch

The Peregrines will perch on any face of the Lister Mill chimney, so it may be necessary to walk around the site to see the birds. Binoculars or a telescope are recommend for viewing as the chimney is tall so the birds are difficult to see with the naked eye. The nest box is mounted at the northern end of the north east face. So it is best viewed from part way down Beamsley Road.

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We're keen to hear about your sightings of the Peregrines, particularly if you see the birds using the nest box or behaviour indicative of breeding (undulating display flight or mating).

Our Supporters

Many thanks to our supporters and contractors who have made it possible to install and run the box and web cam:

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