Joy as Wakefield's peregrine falcons welcome two chicks
The pair have been nesting in the Wakefield Cathedral spire for almost a decade, and have now welcomed their first two chicks of the season.
The first chick was spotted shortly before 9pm yesterday (Wednesday) and a second chick arrived early this morning.
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Hide AdA further two eggs remain, and are expected to hatch in the coming days.
The birds have attracted a global audience of followers, thanks to a livestream of their nest, which is broadcast continually on YouTube.
Last year, nearly a million people in 57 countries around the world spent a total of 4.6 million minutes watching the falcons.
The Wakefield Peregrine Project began in 2012, when a group from the city's naturalists' society approached officials at Wakefield Cathedral about putting up a nesting box on the spire, following several sightings of the rare falcons.
To view the livestream, or find out more, click here.