Peregrine falcon chicks hatch in University of Leeds nest

Michael Howroyd, biodiversity programme lead in the sustainability service at the university, said the eggs were laid on 21, 23, 26 and 28 March.

Hatching of the first egg began at about 04:00 BST on 29 April.

The university said peregrine falcone chicks begin to fledge about 35 days later, becoming entirely independent after a couple of months.

He said a peregrine falcon which fledged from this nest last year was now nesting in Lister Mills in Bradford.

“I think it’s great that our babies are having babies themselves and spreading out in Yorkshire,” he said.

Howroyd added the cameras received more than 250,000 views each year.

“I think the reason the peregrines capture so much attention is that they bring the outside inside.

“They give people the chance for a moment of connection with nature in the middle of their day.”