Tony Ladd

Single egg limited edition print Peregrine Falcon

As the largest of the British Falcons, the peregrine favours a very inaccessible nest site. Traditionally on a cliff ledge, but in recent years tall buildings, such as cathedrals and tower blocks, have been the chosen site.

Little or no nesting material is used, the eggs (commonly two to four) have a creamy buff ground, but this is often entirely masked by the deep brown or rust red markings. Mottlings, blotches and spots are distributed over the ground of the shell, making the eggs take on a rich reddish appearance.

This egg and feather study has been designed to pay tribute to the Peregrines in Tony's home city of Chichester, where a wondrous spectacle takes place every year during the breeding season. A battlement turret at has been home to no less than 23 successful clutches of Peregrine offspring witnessed by thousands of public visitors.

This Peregrine egg is part of a set of 7 individual specimens which can be framed singularly or in a multi window mount.

£12.50

(inc. VAT)