Peregrine falcons return to We Energies power plants; sign of spring

OAK CREEK, Wis. - Peregrine falcons have returned to We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service power plants – a sure sign of spring as the birds prepare to lay eggs, according to the utility provider.

Falcons return

What we know:

Last year, the first eggs were laid in late March. If all goes well, this year’s class of fluffy falcon fledglings should make their arrival later this spring. We Energies will share more updates on each nest box on X, Facebook and Instagram all season long. 

Cameras livestreaming the endangered species’ nest boxes at three We Energies facilities and one WPS power plant:  

• Oak Creek Power Plant
• Port Washington Generating Station
• Valley Power Plant in Milwaukee
• Weston Power Plant in Rothschild

Peregrine falcon program

Dig deeper:

We Energies and WPS began installing peregrine falcon nest boxes on power plants in 1992. So far, 453 peregrine falcons have hatched at We Energies and WPS facilities — that’s 20% of all peregrine falcons born in Wisconsin. 

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This program is another way We Energies and WPS are building a bright, sustainable future. From helping endangered animals and restoring natural habitats, to building new solar facilities and reducing carbon emissions, We Energies and WPS are committed to a cleaner future.