Four peregrine chicks at the Pitt peregrine nest, 19 May 2026, 1:40m (photo from the National Aviary falconcam at Univ of Pittsburgh)

20 May 2026: Another installment in All Peregrines, All The Time.

The peregrine family at the Cathedral of Learning is in for some excitement today. Carla and Ecco’s four chicks will be banded this morning.

Just after 9:00am Patti Barber of the Pennsylvania Game Commission will venture out on the Cathedral of Learning ledge.  Don’t be shocked when you hear the adult peregrines “kakking,” see the chicks huddle and watch as Patti gently collect them for banding.

The chicks will receive health checks and leg bands and will be returned to the nest in less than half an hour. The National Aviary falconcam will continue to run during the banding so you’ll get to see their return.

Watch my blog later today for photos of the event and an update on who’s who.