Peregrine Falcon eggs destroyed at St Albans Cathedral

Three Peregrine falcon eggs at St Albans Cathedral were deliberately destroyed by an individual who was seen walking over them on a livestream camera, prompting outrage among bird lovers and wildlife organizations. The livestream feed, popular among wildlife enthusiasts, has been taken offline while Herts police, alongside the cathedral and Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust, investigates the incident. The Dean of St Albans expressed deep sadness over the loss, emphasizing the commitment of the cathedral community to protect wildlife. Herts police confirmed they are working with the National Wildlife Crime Unit and have spoken to a man who may assist in their inquiries. The Peregrine falcon pair, Alban and Boudica, had successfully nested at the cathedral since 2022, and the incident has sparked significant concern regarding the protection of these birds under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981. Wildlife advocates are calling for strict measures to ensure the safety of the nesting falcons.