They’re back! Peregrine falcons return to We Energies power plants

Milwaukee – You’ve heard about March Madness, but what about matchmaking madness? Peregrine falcons are back at We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) power plants and ready to find love, lay eggs and raise their young.

This year, there are live nest box cameras at three We Energies facilities and one WPS power plant:

• Oak Creek Power Plant
• Port Washington Generating Station
• Valley Power Plant in Milwaukee
• Weston Power Plant in Rothschild

Activity will be picking up over the next few weeks. Last year, the first eggs were laid in late March. If all goes well, this year’s class of fluffy falcon fledglings should make their arrival later this spring.

Also coming up this season, you can help We Energies name the chicks in a special contest sure to rally your team spirit. We’ll share more details — and updates on each nest box — on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram all season long.

Peregrine falcon program

We Energies and WPS began installing peregrine falcon nest boxes on power plants in the early ’90s. So far, 433 peregrine falcons have hatched at We Energies and WPS facilities — that’s 20% of all peregrine falcons born in Wisconsin.

This program is another way We Energies and WPS are building a bright, sustainable future. From helping endangered animals and restoring natural habitats, to building new solar facilities and reducing carbon emissions, We Energies and WPS are committed to a cleaner future.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.