From BGSU OFFICE OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Bowling Green welcomed its newest falcons to town early Sunday morning at a time when most students are preparing to leave campus after final exams.
Three of four peregrine falcon eggs hatched Sunday, with the first view of a hatched egg around 3 a.m. on the Falcon Cam, www.bgsu.edu/falconcam, provided by a partnership between the Wood County Commissioners and Bowling Green State University.
“The falcons continue to be a source of wonder for people in the courthouse, whether they’re employees or citizens visiting the courthouse,” said Andrew Kalmar, Wood County administrator. “Because the falcons chose us we get to enjoy them, and that’s been really nice over the past six years.”
Of course the peregrine falcon is BGSU’s official mascot. A pair of the raptors took refuge in the clock tower — just two blocks west of campus —six years ago.
“We’re happy they’ve made a habit of calling Bowling Green home,” said Dave Kielmeyer, chief marketing and communications officer of BGSU. “It’s fitting that the falcons have bonded with the town and University.”
The first egg was laid March 22, and there’s typically a 33-day gestation period. The last egg is expected to hatch soon.
For more information about the peregrine falcons in the courthouse clock tower, go to bgsu.edu/falconcam.html.
