Wanderfalken pair in the Worms cathedral: youngsters in sight!

Wanderfalken pair in the Worms cathedral: youngsters in sight!

an Wanderfalken-Pärchen has settled in the Wormser cathedral and thus ensures enjoyable news from the region. The birds are currently rolling and, to the greatest possible joy of the ornithologists, have started brooding in the next few days. Ruth Hammann-Jaehe from the Nature Conservation Association (NABU) Worms-Wonnegau expects that there will be offspring in the next ten days. The nesting box, which is located at a height of about 60 meters in the northeast tower of the cathedral, was created especially for these majestic birds.

The return of the hiking falcons in Worms has a special meaning, since the last brood took place in 2022 when three young hiking falcons were born. However, the joy is overshadowed by a dark story. In 2018, a female and her three young animals suffered a tragic death after eating a poisoned pigeon. It remains unclear who exposed this poisoned pigeon; This had been caught in a targeted manner by being torn out to make her light prey.

webcams for observation

The observations of the hiking falcons can take place thanks to the latest technology. About webcams , which are installed on the websites of the NABU Worms and the city administration Worms, interested parties can observe the birds in their natural behavior. A new picture is provided on the website every 60 seconds. As soon as eggs are visible, the NABU plans to commission a streaming service to transfer the brood breeding so that the population can follow the rearing of the chicks live.

The nesting box itself, which was designed for the hiking falcons, has some impressive specifications. According to Strobel it is a weatherproof box made of wood concrete that is modeled on a natural breeding site. With a weight of about 75 kg and dimensions of 45.00 × 90.00 × 54.00 cm, the assembly is best carried out by the scaffold or with a high -altitude. The price for one of these nesting boxes is € 1,200.00 including VAT. A robust construction ensures durability and minimizes future maintenance.

migratory falcons in Germany

The wandering falcon is still a topic of nature conservation in Germany despite its impressive return. The Schutzstatus shows that the wandering falke in Brandenburg is considered endangered in Germany is classified. The EU's bird protection guideline lists the challenge falcon in Appendix I and thus ensures additional protection at European level.

The wandering falcon has drastically reduced its stocks in the past due to dangerous environmental conditions. A resettlement project that was completed in May 2010 played a crucial role in stabilizing the population. A total of over 600 young hiking falcons have been released since 1990, with the first successful broods already attracting international attention in 1996.

This positive development is an excellent example of successful nature conservation and helps to ensure that the wandering falcon in Germany finds a safe home again. With the upcoming offspring in the Worms Cathedral, the hope remains that these magnificent birds can continue to multiply in their natural habitats.