Three peregrine falcon chicks have hatched in a nest constructed at the most sensible of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in New York City
NEW YORK — Three peregrine falcon chicks have hatched in a nest constructed at the most sensible of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in New York City, officers stated.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Bridges and Tunnels stated Friday that the chicks hatched in a nesting field arrange via the company atop a 693-foot-tall (211-meter-tall) tower on the bridge, which connects Brooklyn and Staten Island.
Officials take a look at on the nest each and every 12 months round the finish of May to position figuring out bands on the falcon chicks to lend a hand stay observe of what number of peregrines are in the town and to spot them if they fall ill.
The 3 chicks have been banded Friday and are about 3 weeks outdated, in keeping with a remark.
Peregrine falcons in the town generally tend to nest at prime issues akin to bridges and church steeples as a result of they supply a great spot for the birds to identify prey. Peregrines are on the state’s endangered chook checklist.