A group of MPs have signed an Early Day Motion welcoming the arrival of peregrine falcons on the House of Parliament.

In autumn, London Wildlife Trust broke the news that the bird of prey had been spotted holding territory on the Palace of Westminster for the first time.

The Early Day Motion reads:

"This House welcomes the arrival of two peregrine falcons to the Palace of Westminster; notes that peregrine falcons are a protected species; further notes that peregrines breed in late March and April and congratulates the Palace authorities and Natural England on providing a nesting box for the pair; and wishes these two new residents all the best in their new home and hopes there will soon be a clutch of eggs"

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Political peregrines spotted on the Houses of Parliament
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