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Note to viewers: This is live video of wild peregrine falcons living in nature. Natural struggles will occur and some of the feeding or other wild bird behaviors may be difficult to watch. Please use discretion when watching this cam. DNR staff monitor these cameras. There is no sound on either livestream.
This falcon camera is brought to you by the DNR Nongame Wildlife Program, which has fostered the future of Minnesota’s rare and vulnerable wildlife for over 40 years. The program is largely supported by donations from people like you.
Welcome to the DNR FalconCam!
This wildlife camera follows a pair of peregrine falcons during their breeding season. The restoration of peregrine falcons in Minnesota is a major conservation success story. This pair’s nest box is located in downtown Saint Paul, nesting near the top of the Town Square Tower building. This site is highly desirable for the falcons because it provides a clear view of the Mississippi River. Peregrine falcons feed almost exclusively on birds, primarily pigeons, so this river corridor provides them with easy hunting, particularly during migration as birds journey along the Mississippi Flyway. Watch their story unfold.
History of the falcon nest box
In 1987, a nest box was placed on the east side of the building and was first used by a pair of falcons in 1988. Several pairs of falcons have chosen this site as their home, producing 93 chicks through 2025.
The DNR Nongame Wildlife Program thanks its partners in this webcam adventure: The Midwest Peregrine Society, Sentinel Properties and the Town Square building tenants.
More about peregrine falcons
Love falcons? So do we!
The DNR FalconCam is run by Minnesota's Nongame Wildlife Program. Our program's goal is to ensure a future for Minnesota's at-risk wildlife, as well as engage Minnesotans in wildlife outreach and education. The EagleCam is one of our best tools for bringing Minnesota’s wildlife to everyone. And your donations help keep it running!
You can donate online anytime. All donations are double-matched and help Minnesota's rare and vulnerable wildlife. Residents of Minnesota can also give a gift to the FalconCam on their state tax forms by donating a portion of their tax return to the Nongame Wildlife Fund.
We sincerely thank you for any amount you give, it all makes a difference in the life of Minnesota’s animals. Our work helping Minnesota's wildlife and running the FalconCam wouldn’t be possible without you. Thank you!
The DNR Nongame Wildlife Program thanks its partners in this webcam adventure: The Midwest Peregrine Society, Sentinel Properties and the Town Square building tenants.
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