Peregrine falcon pair die within days of each other

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A pair of peregrine falcons that were nesting at the top of a priory have died within days of each other.

Christchurch Priory's website had been updating parishioners and residents of the birds' progress since last month after a female peregrine settled there from 11 April.

Over coming weeks, it said three eggs had been laid but the female peregrine died on 6 May. The male peregrine died on 8 May. The eggs were unviable.

A spokesperson for the priory said the cause of death for both birds is being investigated. Dorset Police said the deaths had not been reported to it.