Tales From the Towers: The peregrine falcons who make their home at Lincoln Cathedral

Peregrine falcons at Lincoln Cathedral - a wildlife photography book about the birds of prey that live high above the historic city of Lincoln.High above the city of Lincoln, peregrine falcons have made their home among the ancient towers of Lincoln Cathedral.Tales From the Towers is a photographic portrait of these remarkable birds and the place they inhabit. Over the course of a nesting season, the falcons’ lives unfold against a backdrop of medieval stone, changing light, and the quiet rhythms of the cathedral itself.Through a carefully curated collection of photographs and reflective narrative, Bruce Hargrave reveals moments rarely seen by visitors below: the stillness of watchful perches, the sudden drama of hunting flights, the delicate exchanges between adult birds and their growing chicks, and the enduring presence of wildlife within a historic city.This book is not only about peregrine falcons. It is also about observation, patience, and the unexpected ways nature and architecture coexist.For those who watch the skies above Lincoln – or for anyone fascinated by birds of prey – Tales From the Towers offers a unique window into the life of one of Britain’s most spectacular urban wildlife residents.Featuring more than 60 photographs of the Lincoln Cathedral peregrines. Read more