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Latest Updates
- Winners of the Naming Contest for our Falcon Chicks
- June Fledgling Update
It’s been a while since the last update. Since then all young have fledged. Thank you to Kathy Clark with NJDEP for the timeline of events that followed:
- 6/10 – 3 of the 4 had fledged, and BK/10 male had fledged around 6/5
- 6/12 – all 4 fledged, *probably including BN/62, the last-hatched
- 6/13 – last date any fledglings were seen on camera
There were few sightings of Frida and Mango after the young fledged.
New female perched on railing. June 24, 2025. A week later, a new *banded* female was observed by viewers. She has been observed courting with Mango. This is clearly the reason why we haven’t seen the fledglings or Frida. We have not received any reports of them being found nearby. As Kathy stated in an email, “this isn’t a good sequence of events for the fledglings.” At this point it is unclear where they have gone and if they are still alive. Since they were banded, they can be traced back to this eyrie. We can only hope that they are alive and well. As we stated in a previous post, this urban nest being productive is really crucial to maintaining the falcon population in New Jersey with coastal nests being abandoned.
Courting with Mango in nestbox. June 23, 2025. About this new female. Since she is banded, we know more about her. She only has a federal band but with the camera, Kathy was able to read the band – 1947-31215. Kathy reported that “she hatched in 2016 (unknown where) and was captured at JFK Airport and transported/banded in New Paltz, NY, where she was released (8/18/16).” She has been courting with Mango since June 21.
The fastest creature on Earth
Welcome to the Union County Falcon Cam.
A live stream of the peregrine falcon nest located on the roof
of the Union County Courthouse in midtown Elizabeth.
Welcome message from Union County Commissioner Chairwoman Lourdes M. Leon
Welcome to the Union County Falcon Cam, providing a live stream of the action in and around the peregrine falcon nest located on the roof of the County Courthouse in midtown Elizabeth.
The Falcon Cam is a wonderful opportunity to observe and study one of nature’s most fierce and fascinating creatures. It provides an enriching experience for County residents of all ages, and for online visitors from all over the world.
Peregrine falcons are listed as an endangered species in New Jersey, and Union County has been part of ongoing efforts to ensure the survival of these remarkable birds statewide.
The live feed will help build an appreciation for the role that we can all play in preserving our natural heritage, both in our parks and in the urban environment.
Peregrine falcons are the fastest creatures on Earth. They are known for their rapid dives, which can approach an astounding 200 miles an hour as they move in on their prey.
Union County’s falcon preservation efforts have been undertaken with the generous assistance of wildlife experts from New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the nonprofit Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey.
The Conserve Wildlife Foundation is Union County’s official partner for educational programming related to falcons and the Falcon Cam. For more details about the educational initiative and information on corporate sponsorships, call the Conserve Wildlife Foundation at 609-984-6012 or use the contact form,
