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Birmingham Tower Livestream: Falcon Nesting Underway
17 Apr
Summary
- A live camera streams peregrine falcons nesting atop Birmingham's Old Joe clock tower.
- Four peregrine falcon eggs have been laid, with chicks expected soon.
- The university has worked for years to make the tower a safe falcon habitat.
High above Birmingham, a live video stream provides an unprecedented view of a nesting pair of peregrine falcons. The University of Birmingham has installed a camera atop its iconic Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower, known as Old Joe, capturing four eggs that have already been laid.
This real-time stream invites birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts to observe the entire nesting cycle, from incubation to the anticipated hatching and fledging of chicks. University officials expressed delight in seeing the protected birds return to nest again this year, highlighting years of dedicated effort to make the tower a secure environment for the falcons.
Peregrine falcons have chosen the university campus as a nesting site annually since 2013, with earlier sightings dating back to the early 1990s. These birds, favoring high cliffs in the wild, find the tower an ideal location. A specially designed nest box supports their continued presence, offering the public a chance to learn about and appreciate these magnificent birds without disturbing them.
