The level of banding by VPP volunteers is unprecedented for any raptor species and represents over 60% of all Peregrines ever banded in Australia. Live sightings of adults (banded as chicks) is now starting to answer some questions about factors effecting nest site selection by Peregrines. An incredible 1,523 Peregrine chicks have been banded to date! Of those banded more than 14% have been sighted again either sick, injured, dead or alive (and usually breeding).
The Peregrine nest site at 367 Collins Street, Melbourne continues to attract much attention from the media and public alike. Sadly the death of the Peregrines at 367 Collins St in 2004 did not lead to a new pair successfully establishing themselves in Melbourne again this year. A lone female was sighted from the beginning of the year and no males were sighted with her. She was still seen near the nest as late as November. Maybe she will be lucky in love in 2006.