As expected, the female Peregrine Falcon laid egg #3 midday Tuesday.
A fourth egg, if there is to be one, should arrive during the day on Thursday. If you are looking for our our streaming video where you can watch the birds and their eggs live, please click HERE.
Good birding!
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