2025 was a remarkable year for helping peregrine falcons flourish in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) and We Energies have now celebrated the births of 465 falcon chicks at their power plants since 1992, helping the endangered bird escape possible extinction.
That means 20% of all peregrine falcons born in the wild in Wisconsin over the past 33 years hatched at WPS or We Energies facilities. This remarkable milestone is noted in the just-released Peregrine Falcon Nesting Season Report.
The 2025 falcon report features:
- Nesting details for the 12 chicks born in 2025, named after the “founding feathers” of the WPS and We Energies peregrine falcon program.
- An update on how bird flu affected the 2025 nesting season in southeast Wisconsin.
- Recent sightings of some of 2025’s chicks in the wild, including “Hercules,” “Breezer” and “Scott.”
Coming soon
The countdown is on for the arrival of a new group of chicks. Watch for updates this spring as WPS and We Energies continue helping peregrine falcons nest and raise their young at power plants across Wisconsin.
The peregrine falcon program is just one way WPS and We Energies are building a bright, sustainable future. From helping endangered animals and restoring natural habitats, to building new solar facilities and reducing carbon emissions, WPS and We Energies are committed to a cleaner future.