2026 Lawrence Peregrines: Third Egg!
April 7, 2026 in In the Nest Box
April 7, 2026: partly cloudy, calm, temp 35F. Another exciting milestone at the Lawrence Peregrines nest box as the third egg has been laid. After just a few observations on Monday, April 6, did not see the third egg, but today…..yes, third egg has been laid. With eggs typically arriving about every 48 hours, this continues a perfectly timed sequence following the first egg on April 2nd. Three eggs now sit in the gravel scrape, bringing the pair very close to a full clutch.
For peregrine falcons, a clutch of 3–4 eggs is most common, so there’s a strong possibility we may see a fourth egg in the next two days. Notably, this stage often marks the transition toward more consistent incubation, as females usually begin full-time incubation around the second-to-last egg. That means we’re right on the cusp of the next important phase.
In this webcam image, the female had just landed on the lateral perch outside the box before hopping inside. She has an efficient, watchful routine that reflects both vigilance and commitment. With three eggs now in place, anticipation builds as we look ahead to full incubation, hatching, and the remarkable weeks of growth to follow!
