Since 1994 Dairyland Power Cooperative has been actively involved in the return of the Peregrine falcon to the Upper Mississippi River Valley. A total of 26 healthy chicks have been produced at these nest sites to date. Peregrine falcons typically migrate to the Gulf of Mexico or South America in late fall and return to the Coulee Region in early March. Adult pairs, that survive their long fall migration, usually return to the same nest site each spring. Courtship behavior takes place in March with egg laying occurring in early April.
Falcons prey mostly on pigeons which are found in abundance near our generating stations.
For more information on our Peregrine stewardship program or the Raptor Resource Project, Please visit their website. Return to Dairynet Home Page.