The We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) falcon chicks (and their parents) are enjoying some pomp and circumstance after reaching another milestone. The chicks have learned to fly and officially joined the class of 2020.
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Blaze was the first chick to spread his wings, and his younger brother, Hoppy, was the last. All of the chicks were named in honor of our favorite things about Wisconsin.
The fledglings will spend the next few weeks learning how to
hunt prey and mastering their flying skills. After that, they’ll head off in
separate directions to start their own lives.
This year’s class of chicks brings the total number of
peregrines hatched, named and banded at We Energies and WPS power plants to 410
since our recovery efforts began in the mid-1990s.
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.
This 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.
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