The fastest animal on the planet has returned to Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) and We Energies power plants. In a sure sign of spring, peregrine falcons are getting ready to lay eggs and raise their young.
This year, there are cameras livestreaming the endangered species’ nest boxes at one WPS power plant and three We Energies facilities:
- Weston Power Plant in Rothschild
- Oak Creek Power Plant
- Port Washington Generating Station
- Valley Power Plant in Milwaukee
Now is a great time to tune in — the first two eggs of the nesting season recently arrived at the Oak Creek Power Plant. More eggs are expected to be laid in the coming weeks.
If all goes well, this year’s class of fluffy falcon fledglings should make their arrival later this spring. We’ll share more updates on each nest box on X, Facebook and Instagram all season long.
Peregrine falcon program
WPS and We Energies began installing peregrine falcon nest boxes on power plants in 1992. So far, 453 peregrine falcons have hatched at WPS and We Energies facilities — that’s 20% of all peregrine falcons born in Wisconsin.
This program is another 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.