A peregrine falcon nests inside a We Energies nesting box at Oak Creek Power Plant, March 25, 2025. (Image courtesy of WPS and We Energies)
(WTAQ-WLUK) — It’s a sure sign of spring when the fastest animal in the world returns to Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) and We Energies power plants.
The peregrine falcons are getting ready to lay eggs and raise their young at four nest boxes across Wisconsin.
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
Activity at each site is expected to pick up over the next few weeks.
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.
Updates will be shared on social media platforms: X, Facebook and Instagram.
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.
Comments