These young birds look like masters of the air as they soar effortlessly around a Sussex landmark, yet they have been flying for only two weeks.

The pair of peregrine falcons have been thrilling watchers since they first launched themselves from their nestbox.

Their parents had been seen checking out the box 200ft up Shoreham power station's gleaming metal chimney at Christmas.

South Coast Power installed it when the gas turbine driven power station was completed three years ago, in the hope it would attract peregrines.

Their presence has attracted a host of birdwatchers who have constantly monitored their progress.

Julie Phillpot, who works at popular Carats Cafe at Southwick beach said: "It is great that a power station chimney is being used to attract wildlife to the area."

Peregrine falcons are one of the most spectacular hunting birds to watch as they swoop to pluck their prey from the air in mid-flight at speeds of up to 100 mph.