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Carlisle Cathedral pays tribute after the death of a resident peregrine falcon
Overview
Carlisle Cathedral has paid tribute to a peregrine falcon that regularly flew over its grounds after the bird died following a veterinary visit. Staff found the falcon on Carlisle Street and contacted a local falconer, but she passed away shortly after being taken to the vet. The cathedral remembered the bird during prayers at Tuesday's evensong.
Key points
- A peregrine falcon that regularly frequented the grounds of Carlisle Cathedral has died.
- Cathedral staff found the bird sitting on Carlisle Street and called falconer Gary Swainson for assistance.
- The falcon was taken to a vet on Tuesday but died shortly afterwards.
- The Interim Dean of Carlisle stated that the bird had brought joy to everyone.
- The cathedral included a tribute to the falcon in the prayers at Tuesday's evensong.