1 February 2026
Today the National Aviary’s Falconcam starts streaming the 2026 peregrine nesting season at the University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning.
Ecco and Carla are already courting and bowing, as seen yesterday at 8:00am. Their time at the nest is brief this week in the deep snow but if you’re lucky you’ll see them when you tune in. You will certainly see their footprints in the snow.
These images from Jan 29-31 were captured by the snapshot camera before the streaming cam kicked off the season today.
(photos from the National Aviary snapshot camera at Univ of Pittsburgh)
Click here and scroll down to watch the National Aviary Falconcam at the Cathedral of Learning.
If you see Ecco and Carla bowing, listen for the soft sounds they make to each other. Carla’s voice is gravelly (she’s larger). Ecco’s voice is a whistle-squeak. (He’s the small one.)
It’s Peregrine Season!
Morning Kate not to be a pain but you need to proofread the 2nd paragraph. It is not Ecco and Morela but should be Ecco and Carla.
Ooof! Thanks, Karen.
Hooray!!
My middle school students and I follow the Falcon Cam each year and I am excited to show them the photos you have posted. I think Ecco and Carla may need a snow shovel and some blankets, like all of us in PA lately! ? Looking forward to your updates.