They’re back! Peregrine falcons return to nest boxes at We Energies power plants

Looking for something to do with your kids while they’re out of school? Starting today parents and children can learn about an endangered species live via webcam. Peregrine falcons are back at We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) power plants. Tune into our high-definition cameras 24/7 and watch as the raptors find love, lay eggs and raise their young. 

This year there are nest box cameras at five We Energies and WPS facilities:

• Valley Power Plant in Milwaukee
• Port Washington Generating Station
• Oak Creek Power Plant
• Weston Power Plant in Rothschild
• WPS building in Green Bay

All five cameras are hosted on the WEC Energy Group website, the parent company of We Energies and WPS.

Last year, the first eggs were laid around the end of March. Check in early and often to make sure you don’t miss any activity. You can also follow the We Energies’ Facebook page and Twitter feed for updates.

Peregrine falcon program
We Energies and WPS are honored to be a part of a statewide effort to restore the peregrine falcon population. The Department of Natural Resources added peregrine falcons to Wisconsin’s endangered species list in the 1970s.

Since our first successful nest box in the mid-90s, 402 peregrine falcons have hatched at our facilities. The falcons are drawn to tall structures along Lake Michigan or major rivers, which make many of the We Energies and WPS facilities ideal nesting sites.

The program is another way We Energies and WPS demonstrate environmental stewardship. From helping endangered animals and restoring natural habitats, to building new solar facilities and reducing carbon emissions, we are committed to a cleaner future.