East Midlands
Sanjida O'Connell learns how Derby paved the way for peregrine conservation and Mike Dilger seeks out nocturnal creatures in Leicester.
Sanjida O'Connell presents Urban Jungle East Midlands, taking a look at the wealth of wildlife in our cities, as part of the ±«Óãtv's Summer of Wildlife. Sanjida discovers how Derby paved the way for peregrine conservation; Mark O'Shea sets off on a summer photo safari around Nottingham and Mike Dilger is out after dark in Leicester, in search of creatures that go bump in the night.
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Summer of Wildlife
The Urban Jungle is part of the ±«Óãtv's Summer of Wildlife which celebratesÌýourÌýfascinating wild neighbours.
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Peregrine Falcon - fact file
The peregrine has long, broad, pointed wings and a relatively short tail. It is blue-grey above, with a blackish top of the head and an obvious black 'moustache' that contrasts with its white face. Its breast is finely spotted. It has yellow feet with sharp, black claws.
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The female peregrine is called a falcon and is considerably larger than the male, as much as one-third larger. ÌýThe male is called a tercel.
ÌýPeregrines are believed to achieve speeds of over 200kph (124mph) when plunging from the sky after prey.
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They manage to breathe when traveling so fast, because they have nostril pegs that slow down wind intake and prevent the lungs from bursting. They also have a third eyelid to protect the eyes.
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Peregrines are mostly silent but at nest or when disturbed their call is a series of quick, loud kee notes.
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Peregrines usually pair for life and return to the same nesting spot annually.
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The courtship flight includes a mix of aerial acrobatics, precise spirals and steep dives. The male passes the prey he has caught to the female in mid-air, where she has to fly upside-down to receive the food from the male's talons. They mate for life.
Leicester's night time wildlife
Mike Dilger goes out after dark in search of Leicester's secret night time wildlife.
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Badgers, bats and otters are just some of the creatures that can be found in the city's nocturnal streets, skies and waterways.
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on the ±«Óãtv News website.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sanjida O'Connell |
| Participant | Mark O'Shea |
| Participant | Mike Dilger |
| Producer | Stuart Woodman |
Broadcast
- Thu 1 Aug 2013 19:00±«Óãtv One East Midlands
