Worcester Cathedral's Peregrine Chicks Found Poisoned in Alarming Discovery

Three peregrine chicks at Worcester Cathedral were found poisoned, sparking concern over wildlife safety and the health of local ecosystems.

• The autopsy results revealed that two of the three peregrine chicks born at Worcester Cathedral were poisoned between 6 and 15 May.
• Adult peregrine falcons, Peter and Peggy, successfully hatched four eggs this spring, but one egg failed to hatch and all three chicks later died.
• The British Trust for Ornithology, which monitors peregrine falcons, was involved in the investigation after the alarming discovery led to the shutdown of a popular livestream of the nest.