We Have Lift Off! Peregrine Falcon chicks are learning to fly on top of the Union County Courthouse
BN60, one of Union County’s newest female falcon chicks, is learning to fly and hunt her prey. All four of the falcon chicks are all easily making their way around the roof and onto railings to perch, which is called branching.
This is an important time for them to hone their flight skills, especially landing and taking off. Males can fledge as early as six weeks old.
This clutch, or group, of falcons contains three females and one male. Once the falcon chicks do fledge, the adults will continue to provide food for them. Sometimes, they will transfer prey mid-air, which will also help the young develop hunting skills that they will use for the rest of their lives.