The Manchester
Peregrine Project returns to the city centre for its 13th year
09:00, 15
APR 2019
UPDATED20:31,
18 APR 2019
The RSPB
and Manchester council are inviting the public to witness the fastest animal on
the planet in action as the Manchester Peregrine Project returns to the city
centre for its 13th year.
The
project has been running for more than a decade, with thousands of people
visiting the RSPB viewpoints in the heart of the city for a closer look at
these spectacular birds.
Viewpoints
in Exchange Square are being run by the RSPB until Sunday, July 14, every day
from 10:30am to 6pm. Occasionally, they may be set up in other city centre
locations when Exchange Square is in other use.
Katy van
Woerdekom, RSPB area manager for Manchester, said: “Peregrines can reach speeds
of over 200mph, making them the fastest animals on the planet. We’re delighted
to be back in the city helping people to spot them.
“We get
impressive views, so whether you are on your way to work, on a day out with
your family, browsing the shops or grabbing a bite to eat with friends, we’d
love to show you these incredible birds. Keep an eye out for the blue RSPB
marquee and banner and come over for a chat.”
As well
as it being the 13th season of the popular project, this year also marks the
130th anniversary of the RSPB, which has its roots firmly in Manchester. The
charity was founded by Emily Williamson from her home at Fletcher Moss,
Didsbury, in 1889.
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