We Energies welcomes their first peregrine falcon chicks of the season
Milwaukee – We Energies is proud to announce the arrival of our first two peregrine falcon chicks of the 2020 season. The little balls of fluff hatched overnight at Valley Power Plant in Milwaukee. You can download video here.
Photo courtesy of We Energies.
If all goes well, the rest of the eggs at our four nest sites across the state should begin to hatch soon. Keep an eye on our live cameras for more signs of adorableness.
Vote to name the chicks
In the meantime, you can vote now to name the chicks after your favorite things about Wisconsin. Choose from Cream Puff, Brandy, Scoop and more. You can vote as many times as you’d like to make sure your favorite gets picked. Voting ends on May 17.
Photo courtesy of We Energies.
Peregrine falcon program
We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) are honored to be a part of a statewide effort to restore the peregrine falcon population. The Department of Natural Resources added peregrine falcons to Wisconsin’s endangered species list in the 1970s.
Since our first successful nest box in the mid-90s, 402 peregrine falcons have hatched at our facilities. The falcons are drawn to tall structures along Lake Michigan or major rivers, which make many of the We Energies and WPS facilities ideal nesting sites.
This program is another way We Energies and WPS demonstrate environmental stewardship. From helping endangered animals and restoring natural habitats, to building new solar facilities and reducing carbon emissions, we 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.
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