From BGSU OFFICE OF MARKETING & BRAND STRATEGY
For the 15th consecutive year, a pair of peregrine falcons have returned to the Wood County Courthouse clock tower to lay their eggs, just two blocks from the Bowling Green State University campus.
As of Monday, March 31, the Falcon Cam perched high atop the clock tower spotted two eggs in the man-made nest, which is designed to draw the birds back year after year. Peregrine falcons typically lay three to four eggs per season, which take roughly 33 days to hatch, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
The Falcon Cam – which provides a 24/7 bird’s-eye view livestream of the sights and sounds in the nest – is made possible through a continued partnership between BGSU and the Wood County Commissioners.
The peregrine falcon has served as the official BGSU mascot since 1950, when Freddie Falcon made his debut. Freddie’s sister, Frieda Falcon, appeared a few years later in 1966. The idea to designate the falcon as the University’s mascot originated in 1927 when alumnus Ivan “Doc” Lake suggested the name due to the bird’s fierce speed and courage.
As part of its 2025 Homecoming celebration, BGSU will commemorate Freddie Falcon’s 75th birthday with special events and activities for alumni and the learning and greater community.
To view the 2025 Falcon Cam livestream, visit BGSU.edu/falconcam.
