Chicks get bands – and names are next
Volunteers recently banded this year's peregrine falcon chicks at North Omaha Station. Next, you can help us name the sisters.
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The raptors of OPPD are staying busy
The original falcons are expecting, and one of their offspring is down at Nebraska City Station. An intruder is challenging the Fort Calhoun Station ospreys, and the North Omaha Station ospreys are back.
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It’s a family reunion for the falcons at North Omaha Station
Lewis and Clark have returned, and this year Ohm, one of their chicks hatched in 2021, came back to visit.
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The Wire’s top stories of 2025
Last year's top stories included a slew of new technology and tools for customers, the most destructive storm in OPPD's history, a new chick hatched at North Omaha Station and more.
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Peregrine falcons use speed to feed
The avian equivalent of a fighter jet, peregrine falcons are the fastest members of the animal kingdom. When they dive to capture their prey, they can reach speeds of over 200 mph.
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A great year for the ospreys of OPPD
The osprey chicks at Fort Calhoun Station will take flight soon, and this year we have osprey chicks at North Omaha Station, as well.
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