Watch as one young peregrine falcon encourages three sleepy bird siblings to get up and practice flapping their wings. With about 35-42 days from hatching to fledging, the first of our falcons could fledge between June 13-20. That doesn't mean they are instantly gone, however. The young birds will continue to rely on their parents for another four to six weeks for food and to master the flying and hunting skills they need in order to survive.
Bowling Green’s pair of peregrine falcons once again set up shop in the clock tower of the Wood County Courthouse to expand their family this spring. You can watch their activity through our live Falcon Cam, a partnership between the Wood County Commissioners and BGSU. This is the 14th year in a row that falcons have chosen this spot to nest. The peregrine falcon is BGSU's official mascot.
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2024 Milestones:
First egg laid: April 2, 2:58 p.m.
Second egg laid: April 5, 3:15 a.m.
Third egg laid: April 7, 9:23 a.m.
FOURTH egg laid: April 10, time unknown
Possible pip sighted in an egg: May 9, 8:56 a.m.
First hatchling: May 9, 12:47 p.m.
Second hatchling: May 9, 8:30 p.m. (appx.)
Third hatchling: May 10, 10:10 a.m. (appx.)
Fourth hatchling: May 12, 10:30 a.m. (appx.)
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Last Year's Milestones:
First egg laid: April 4, 12:21 a.m.
Four eggs total in the nest.
First hatchling: May 12, 12:59 a.m.
Second hatchling: May 13
Third and fourth eggs unviable and pushed out of clutch: May 17
Falcons fledged: June 24
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