Mill Creek Falcon Cam

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Another successful falcon season

Diana and her long-time mate, Perry the Peregrine, had three peregrine falcon chicks that successfully ‘flew the coop’ at our Mill Creek Generating Station. In all the active nesting boxes at LG&E and KU generating stations, a total of 8 peregrine falcon chicks fledged.

Since 1999, 198 peregrine falcons have been raised and banded at LG&E and KU generating stations.

Generating Station LocationNumber of Banded Chicks (since 1999)
Cane Run12
Mill Creek46
Trimble County61
Ghent79
Total198

“Our decades-long relationship with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has continued to help the peregrine falcon population prosper over the years, not only in Kentucky but across the United States,” said Cody Gibbons, environmental coordinator III at the Mill Creek Generating Station. “We’re thrilled to have so many people from around the world see our feathered friends up close, all while learning about our larger efforts to protect the natural environment.”

Michael Patton, KDFWR avian biologist, added, “We thank LG&E and KU for continuing to protect the peregrine falcon population, all while educating the public about the importance of environmental stewardship. It’s taken the hard work of so many committed employees at LG&E and KU over the years to help this once endangered species soar to new heights.”

Stay tuned for more peregrine falcon news as the next season is expected to begin in February 2025. 
 

Peregrine falcons

Peregrine falcons are making a big comeback in Kentucky, thanks in part to the dedication of employees at many of LG&E and KU's facilities for the last 20+ years.

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Fish and Wildlife banding one of the baby falcons

Partnership and dedication

In May 2022, employees at Mill Creek Generating Station met with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) and Kentucky Afield to highlight the peregrine falcon nest box and the ongoing partnership and dedication of employees at many company facilities for the last 20 years.

The Kentucky Afield segment was recorded on-site and captured the banding of two chicks at Mill Creek, as well as discussions from employees of LG&E and KU and KDWFR about the ongoing partnership, success of the program and the initiative's part in the company's larger commitment to sustainability.

Watch the Kentucky Afield episode here.

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Sheep and employee on solar field E.W. Brown