2025 Egg Laying Updates
The Richmond female, 95/AK, has started laying with the first egg observed exactly one year later from when she first started laying last year! Peregrine Falcon clutches average 3-4 eggs in size, but five-egg clutches are laid occasionally.
Falcon eggs are typically laid in intervals of 48 to 72 hours so pay close attention to the Falcon Cam on Friday (3/28) to see if a fifth egg is laid. We will be providing all egg laying updates as the occur, so be sure to check back regularly!
First Egg: The first egg of 2025 was laid on 3/18 at approximately 9:17 AM.
Second Egg: The second egg was laid on 3/20 at approximately 8:35 PM.
Third Egg: The third egg was laid on 3/23 at approximately 1:02 PM.
Fourth Egg: The fourth egg was laid on 3/26 at approximately 12:40 AM.
During this time, viewers may notice that the eggs are periodically left uncovered. This behavior is normal for peregrine falcons as true incubation often does not begin until the second to last egg is laid. By delaying the start of incubation, the eggs will hatch closer together resulting in the chicks developing at roughly the same pace.
We will continue to update this post in the coming days with additional information as more eggs are laid.
The Richmond female, 95/AK, seconds after laying her third egg on Sunday, March 23rd.