Falcon chicks seen hatching in real-time

October 19, 2024 7:51 AM

A big day for bird nerds as falcon chicks seen hatching in real-time. Melbourne's famous peregrine falcons are giving their live stream followers something to squawk about, with two tiny chicks hatching and another on the way.
posted by chariot pulled by cassowaries (3 comments total)

We, for reasons of axial tilt, have been there and done that already this year.
posted by y2karl at 8:41 AM on October 19

oh they are such beautiful birds. the babies are so cute and fuzzy. I hope they thrive.
posted by supermedusa at 10:03 AM on October 19

I love watching the falcons (including their perplexed reaction to our mid-lockdown earthquake!).

There's chatter on the falcons' Facebook page that the 365 Collins St building has recently been sold, so everyone's crossing fingers that the new owners will continue to support the livestreams. They are so beloved by Melbournians, I'm sure there will be petitions and protests if not!
posted by brushtailedphascogale at 11:45 AM on October 19