The first eggs have been laid in the peregrine falcon nest atop Warsaw’s Palace of Culture and Science, marking a new chapter after the February death of longtime resident Gigi.
New Season Begins After Loss of Gigi
The first eggs have appeared in the peregrine falcon nest on the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw, signaling the start of a new breeding season. This is a significant moment following the February death of Gigi, a long-term female falcon who nested there for years.
Currently residing in the nesting box are Hrabia (Count) and a new female who arrived at the end of February.
Quick Pairing After Tragedy
The appearance of the eggs indicates that the pair quickly entered a new phase after the loss of Gigi. Gigi was found in critical condition in front of the Palace of Culture and Science in February and died shortly after. She was 13 years old and a well-known resident of the nest.
New Female Arrives
The new female was first observed near the nesting box shortly after Gigi’s death. Initially, internet users referred to her as “Bosa” (meaning “barefoot” due to the lack of a leg band), but she does not yet have an official name.
The birds began appearing together in the nest, and observers wondered if breeding would occur this season. The appearance of the eggs confirms that Warsaw’s peregrine falcons have begun a new chapter.
Popular Urban Wildlife Observation
The falcon nest on the Palace of Culture and Science has been monitored by internet users for years, making it one of Warsaw’s most well-known urban wildlife observations. Each breeding season attracts attention from those following the lives of the falcons in the heart of the capital.
Next Steps: Incubation and Hatching
The birds now face the incubation period, followed by the hatching of chicks – if the breeding is successful. For observers, this means weeks of continued monitoring of events in the nest atop the Palace of Culture and Science.