Peregrine falcon chicks hatch at university

Bird enthusiasts have been viewing the new arrivals via a webcam

The first peregrine falcon chicks have hatched this year at Nottingham Trent University (NTU).

The university, which manages the nest box in partnership with Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, announced their arrival in a social media post on Tuesday.

Four peregrine falcon eggs have been laid this year at the nest at the NTU's Newton Building, the trust said.

A webcam monitoring the birds and their chicks was set up in 2012.

The birds are monitored through a partnership between the university and a wildlife trust

NTU's Facebook post said: "We're so excited to welcome two extra members to our City Campus.

"Mum, P9, and Dad, Archie, have been keeping a watchful eye on the new chicks over the last few weeks.

"We've loved watching them bring back food and keeping their fluffy offspring warm."