Sky’s the limit: Montreal falcon chicks dazzle thousands online
Global News
With more than 10,000 viewers, bird enthusiasts have been watching closely as peregrine falcon parents Eve and M welcome their newborns into the world.
Three new falcon chicks have taken flight online, gaining a lot of attention as thousands of fans and birders watch their first days in real time.
The hatchlings started breaking out of their shells on Thursday. Three of the four eggs have hatched with one more waiting in the wings, perched high up on the 23nd floor of the Université de Montréal tower.
With more than 10,000 viewers, bird enthusiasts have been watching closely as peregrine falcon parents Eve and M welcome their newborns into the world.
“In this short video, TikTok generation, it’s amazing to see viewers sit and watch the falcons for hours,” said Eve Belisle, one of the founders of the university project.
Looking healthy and eating well, the small white bundles of plumage will soon start resembling their parents, growing their own feathers after just three weeks.
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Giving the public a literal bird’s eye view, the popularity of the livestream has surprised Belisle, who said she started the program for herself and others who enjoy the unique birdwatching method.
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