About the project

About 14-15 months ago – middle of 2007 – we noticed that a pair of peregrine falcons, relatively rare around the Central West of New South Wales, were interested in using Charles Sturt University’s Orange campus as a hunting ground. Ian Grange, a member of staff, suggested we mount a roosting box high up in the water tower, on the south window to encourage the raptors to hang around. They took to the box very quickly and no end of carnage was brought in to consume.

Two IP cameras were located (i.e. borrowed) and mounted – one inside the box above the floor and the other one up high overlooking the ledge and their flight approach.

Since then we’ve been receiving brilliant close-up footage and experiences from out new acquaintances with every intention of making our coverage and data available to the world. We’ve come to know the adult pair well now and consider them a part of campus. Not often anyone can get this close to such amazing raptors!

We are currently in the process of upgrading audio/video equipment and intend to improve recording and viewing capabilities, along with a link to the outside world for all to see and enjoy. They’re very special friends! We would also be very interested to talk to organisations and/or individuals who would be interested in helping us out with any donations. Please contact us via the mail submission form on the home page and we can get back in touch with you.

This site will probably run until the official University portal has been established, which, we sincerely hope, will provide live footage and some great memories.

Thankyou,

Ian, Cilla & Scott