The raptors hatched in early April in a nest box at the top of UC Berkeley’s Campanile.
Jane K. Sather Campanile
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3 falcon chicks are banded, ravenous and ready for you to name them
A contest to name the chicks began Friday. Less than a month ago, they hatched in their gravel nest box; now they are nearly full-sized and eating plenty of pigeon meat.
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First falcon chick hatches in Berkeley; celebratory events planned for Tuesday
The first of Annie and Lou’s chicks hatched Monday afternoon. “Typically, all the eggs hatch within about 48 hours,” a Cal Falcons biologist said.
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UC Berkeley’s new male peregrine falcon gets a name
Annie’s new mate has been given a new name in a Cal Falcons contest. The bird will be named after a UC Berkeley alumna who was the partner of Annie’s namesake, the explorer and naturalist Annie Alexander.
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Lindsay, one of two falcons hatched in May, is found dead
It appears she was attacked by a red-shouldered hawk; there is a hawk nest near where Lindsay was found.
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Photos: UC Berkeley falcon fledglings take to the sky
A series of stunning photographs show the little falcons at the top of UC Berkeley’s Campanile learning to flap their wings and fly.
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A paper nest, a bird tattoo: Berkeley’s peregrine falcons inspire artists near and far
Artists’ fascination with the raptors atop the UC Berkeley Campanile has led to paintings, drawings, digital art and a tattoo.
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Fallen falcon honored as new UC Berkeley chicks are named
More than 5,000 people cast votes in the Cal Falcons naming contest. One of the two new falcon chicks was named in honor of Grinnell, the beloved bird who died March 31.
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Julia Morgan and Grinnell Jr? What should the 2 new falcon chicks be named?
You have until Friday morning to choose from among 12 potential names for the new peregrine falcon chicks atop the Campanile.
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Name Annie and Alden’s 2 falcon chicks
On Friday, experts measured and banded the two chicks that hatched in early May. A contest started for the public to suggest names for the siblings by 6 p.m. on Memorial Day.
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It’s 2 falcon chicks for UC Berkeley’s Annie and her new mate, Alden
The first chick was born on May 5, the second on May 6. A third egg wasn’t viable.
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With help of new falcon beau, Annie’s eggs are set to hatch soon
UC Berkeley’s peregrine falcon family is expanding, and Cal Falcons is holding its annual Hatch Day festivities on Friday.
