Frida The Falcon Lays Her First Egg At Union County Courthouse

UNION COUNTY, NJ — As part of its falcon preservation efforts, Union County has been providing livestream footage of Frida the falcon who has been nesting on the roof of the county courthouse for some time now.

Just last week, Frida laid her first egg.

The County posted on its Facebook page last Friday that Frida, the female Peregrine falcon, laid the egg on top of the Union County Courthouse in Elizabeth. Peregrine falcons will typically lay between three to four eggs that are usually spaced between one to three days, according to the post.

Frida and her mate, Mango, will take turns incubating the eggs in the nest.

Watch the video of Frida laying the egg below:

Peregrine falcons like Frida are listed as an endangered species in New Jersey, and Union County has been part of ongoing efforts to ensure the survival of these birds statewide, according to its website.

Union County Commissioner Chair Rebecca Williams said the live feed of these birds helps to build an appreciation for the role that everyone can play in preserving the county and state's natural heritage, both in our parks and in the urban environment.

Peregrine falcons are some of 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.

Throughout the last year, the county has been keeping track of Frida and Mango. To view more livestream footage of the birds, check out the county's falcon page.

Wildlife experts from New Jersey DEP and nonprofit Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey have been assisting in Union County's falcon preservation efforts.

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.