Carlisle Cathedral's beloved peregrine falcon dies

Summarised from News & Star's report · Updated 13 Oct, 19:38 · Archive

A peregrine falcon that had become a familiar sight at Carlisle Cathedral has died after being found ill.

A peregrine falcon that had become an iconic figure at Carlisle Cathedral has died after being found ill in the street on October 13. Falconer Gary Swainson, from the Cumberland Bird of Prey Centre in Thurstonfield, was called to collect the bird at 6 pm. He kept her overnight before taking her to Craig Robinson vets the following morning.

Despite receiving veterinary care, the peregrine died late that afternoon. No injuries were found, and the cause of death remains unknown, though Swainson believes she must have been quite old. Swainson said the bird had become 'an iconic character in Carlisle' and that photographs of her had been posted regularly on various Carlisle web pages and social media. He described her as 'quite famous within the community'.

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• Carlisle Cathedral's beloved peregrine falcon diesCarlisle Cathedral’s beloved peregrine falcon has died after being found ill in the street. Falconer Gary Swainson confirmed her death on October 13.News & Star · 13 Oct, 16:40

In this story: Gary Swainson · Cumberland Bird of Prey Centre · Carlisle Cathedral · Craig Robinson vets · Carlisle

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