April 4, 2026: with a few clouds, wind N at 13MPH with gusts over 20MPH, temp 54F

Great news from the Lawrence Peregrines nest box as the second egg has been laid. In this webcam image, two rich, reddish-brown eggs rest in the gravel-lined scrape, a classic sign that the 2026 breeding season is unfolding exactly as expected. Peregrine falcons typically lay eggs about 48 hours apart, and with the first egg arriving overnight on April 2nd, this second egg confirms the pair is right on schedule.

Clutch size for peregrines is usually 3–4 eggs, so there’s a strong chance we may see one or two more in the coming days. Interestingly, full incubation often doesn’t begin until the second-to-last egg is laid, helping ensure that the chicks hatch closer together in time.

At the moment this photo was captured, the female can be seen standing watch from the lateral perch just outside the nest box. As always, she is alert, composed, and fully in command of her surroundings. It’s a classic posture, guarding the nest while allowing the clutch to develop. From here, we’ll be closely following each step with additional eggs, the onset of steady incubation, and eventually the exciting transition to hatching in just over 30 days, and then onto nestling growth.

A perfect start to what promises to be another remarkable season!