Peregrine Falcon Web Cam

Falcon nest, University of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning

Continuous streaming video feed

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Please Note: It is normal for the parents to leave the chicks alone in the nest while both hunt for food.

In March, 2007, Erie, the male at the site, fought off an invading male peregrine. In late 2007 Erie may have been replaced by another male peregrine. As of spring 2008 it appears he is no longer present at the nest. (Read the associated story from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette or see Kate St. John’s Bird Blog.)

Dorothy is the female parent at this site.

In 2007 Dorothy and Erie fledged 4 chicks, all of which were banded in May 2007.

2008 Nesting Chronology

• 1st Egg - 23 March 2008, early a.m.
• 2nd Egg - 25 March 2008, approx. 2:10 - 2:15 p.m.
• 3rd Egg - 27 March, approx. 11:20 - 11:30 p.m.
• 4th Egg - 30 March, approx. 9:30 a.m.
  
  
• 1st Chick - 30 April 2008, approx. 7:25 a.m.
• 2nd Chick - 30 April 2008, approx. 2:45 p.m.
• 3rd Chick - 30 April 2008, 4:40 p.m.

Read a press release about the Pittsburgh FalconCam project.

See a slideshow of the Cathedral of Learning Peregrine Falcons on Kate St. John’s Bird Blog. (Click the photo to start the slideshow.)

A history of past nesting at this and other sites in and around Pittsburgh (pdf)

Fact Sheet (pdf) – Peregrine Falcons at the Cathedral of Learning

Gulf Tower Nest Cam Urban Peregrine Falcons


This nest cam represents a collaboration between the National Aviary and the following organizations and sponsors: