Pittsburgh/ Cath of learning

Helaas
2022 Nesting Season
June 28, 2022: We are saddened to share that one the Peregrines that hatched this year at the Cathedral of Learning has died. The male Peregrine was found at Allegheny County Airport and was identified by the bands on his legs. The first year after fledging is an extremely dangerous one for Peregrine Falcons, and typically fewer than half of juveniles survive their first year. Peregrines are unlikely to be preyed upon by other animals, but navigating our built environment can be challenging and hazardous for them, and they often collide with buildings and vehicles. We always hope for the best outcome for our Peregrines and their chicks, but sometimes the glimpses we get into their world, whether on camera or otherwise, reveal sad occurrences like this. Importantly, it is only because the bird was banded that we can make the connection to the nesting earlier this year at Pitt.