Peregrine Falcon Eggs Finally Hatch on Mid-Hudson Bridge
Hudson Valley baby bird watch is officially over.
A few weeks ago, the New York State Bridge Authority shared the news that a nest had been made on the Mid-Hudson Bridge in Poughkeepsie. The nest belonged to a Peregrine Falcon couple and was home to 4 eggs waiting to hatch.
Well, the baby birds are finally here!
On Tuesday, April 27th, the New York State Bridge Authority shared that the baby Peregrine Falcons are here. When they first hatched they weighed in at 1.5 ounces, but they usually double their weight in about 6 days.
Eagle Spotted Attacking Large Animal Carcass on I-84
Drivers on I-84 near Newburgh were treated to a show of nature in action.
When Michael Wzientek looked out of his window he couldn t believe his eyes. The state trooper was traveling on Interstate 84 in the eastbound direction, near the exit for 17K when he spotted an enormous bald eagle dining on a large, dead animal. While it s pretty amazing to see a bald eagle up close, what he was doing was even more spectacular.
Wzientek snapped the photo of what he calls majestic nature in action. He said the breathtaking sight made his day.