Union County's Peregrine Falcons Lay Four Eggs

UNION COUNTY, NJ — A total of four eggs have been laid by a pair of peregrine falcons perched high atop the roof of the historic Union County Courthouse Tower in Elizabeth, Union County announced.

Students, researchers, and falcon fans can watch the birds as they tend to their eggs in their nest on Union County's free Falcon Cam livestream.

The final and fourth egg was laid on Friday, April 5. Hatching is expected between 29 and 33 days, according to the county.

"We are very proud that Union County is part of the efforts to preserve and protect peregrine falcons in our region," said Freeholder Chair Bette Jane Kowalski. "The Falcon Cam provides a unique opportunity to observe a falcon nest, especially at this time of year when the female has laid her eggs."

Over the years, the Falcon Cam has chronicled the activity of multiple pairs of peregrine falcons throughout the years. Falcon pairs have raised a family atop the courthouse since a shelter was constructed every year since 2006.

The cameras inside and outside of the nest provide schools, researchers and birding enthusiasts with new learning opportunities.

For more details about the educational initiative, and for information on corporate sponsorships, call Conserve Wildlife Foundation at 609-984-6012 or use the contact form.

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