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SALT LAKE CITY -- For over twenty years, Peregrine Falcons have been coming to the Joseph Smith Memorial Building to take a break from their wandering to settle and raise some chicks, and they are back once more.
The falcons have been in their custom built nest since mid March, and in late April, the raptorous duo laid an egg every three days or so. They now have four potential falcons in their scrape, which should begin hatching in late May.
This variety of falcon is known as the fastest animal on earth, topping 200 mph on downward dives where they literally headbutt potential prey mid-flight. Females are also known to fly upside down in order to catch food from their mate while still in the air.
These acrobatics make them a favorite of watchers everywhere, and if you keep an eye out, it is possible to see the falcons hunting and flying throughout downtown Salt Lake City.
Peregrine Falcons are found everywhere in the world, especially in mountainous areas and colder climates, but more and more often they are found in cities, creating scrapes on tall buildings.
You can watch the Salt lake falcon's nest via two live video streams during daylight hours. They aren't active at all times, but can nevertheless be quite entertaining to watch.
