RSPCA staff were full of praise for staff at The Halcyon as they rushed to help rehouse the Peregrine Falcon that had fallen from its nesting box on St. Johns Church on South Parade. As reported on the BBC, "The family of peregrines is living in a spire of St John the Evangelist church in South Parade, Bath". These birds are endangered with only 1400 mating pairs in the UK.
The young bird of prey had been on its first flight from the nest and glided unsuccessfully towards the River Avon at the end of South Parade, fortunately the bird was spotted by a member of the public and rang the RSPCA officer. It was then that the staff from The Halcyon rushed out with ladders and helped the officer climb the church roof to rehouse the falcon. On lookers gathered in anticipation to see whether the mission was successful and with one flap of the wings all of us were pleased to see its mother return to ensure the little tyke was tucked up in the nest again....until its next flying lesson.
You can learn more about the falcon family at http://www.stjohnsrcbath.org.uk/
Elle Decor USA
May 2010
A Georgian town house in Bath, England is home to The Halcyon boutique hotel. The 21 individually designed guest rooms combine period details with luxurious amenities such bespoke beds and and Philippe Starck bathroom fittings. At 2-3 South Parade, call + 44 1225 100. www.thehalcyon.com
