Falcons Add 2 More Eggs To Cuomo Bridge Nest

TARRYTOWN, NY — The two peregrine falcons continue to add to their family high above the Hudson River.

There are now three eggs visible in the nest box located atop the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge.

Interested viewers can keep tabs on the family via the webcam here. There is also a live video through that link.

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

Falcons can usually lay from three to five eggs in the early spring. The chicks, which are called eyases, hatch about a month later.

In 2022, the resident falcons produced four eggs, all of which hatched.

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 adds a note of caution about watching the falcons. They are wild birds, 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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