Cuomo Bridge Falcons Tending To 4 Eggs Now

TARRYTOWN, NY — The family of peregrine falcons living in the nest box high atop the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge continues to expand.

There are now four eggs being cared for above the Hudson River.

Interested viewers can see what happens next to the falcon family via the webcam and live video through this link.

The man-made box can be found near the top of one of the bridge’s 419-foot towers.

Experts said falcons can usually lay from three to five eggs during the early spring. The chicks are called eyases and can hatch about a month later.

In 2022, the falcons were able to lay and hatch four eggs.

The location of the nest is ideal for peregrine falcons. They can hunt for food from the high spot, reaching speeds of more than 200 mph in a controlled dive.

The Thruway Authority people should understand when watching the falcons that they are wild animals, and what happens in the nest reflects what happens in nature. Some of the birds’ actions may be unpleasant to watch, and it is possible that some of the fledglings may not survive into adulthood.

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