3 peregrine falcon chicks hatch in Cathedral of Learning nest

3 peregrine falcon chicks hatch in Cathedral of Learning nest

High above the crowds in Pittsburgh for the NFL Draft, the team of a beloved peregrine falcon pair was growing.

The National Aviary says falcons Carla and Ecco welcomed three hatchlings in their nest on the side of the Cathedral of Learning over the weekend.

The first chick hatched late on Friday evening. The next two hatched on Saturday.

There is a fourth hatch in this clutch, and the Aviary says if it’s fertile, it will likely hatch by Sunday night.

Carlo and Ecco will now be busy around the clock, feeding and caring for their chicks.

Click here to watch the live Peregrine FalconCam.

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