Skip to main content

Capitol peregrine chicks receive names

The two female and one male peregrine falcons raised at the Nebraska Capitol this summer now have lofty names to match their lofty nest box home near the top of the building.

Cirrus, Stratus and Cumulus were the names submitted by Shawn Meyer of Beatrice. Those names received the most public online votes in the Name the Chick Contest.

Six finalists were chosen from approximately 400 name combinations submitted. Out of 1,015 total votes cast, Meyer’s submission received 256.

Meyer wins a year’s subscription to Nebraskaland Magazine.

Parents of the chicks are Jet (father) and Atlas (mother).

Continue to watch the chicks grow over the next few weeks. See a streaming video of the falcon nest box at OutdoorNebraska.gov by searching “peregrine falcons.”


About Jerry Kane

Jerry Kane is the news manager with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. He can be contacted at jerry.kane@nebraska.gov or 402-471-5008.

Related Articles

Commissioners approve sportfishing orders

Oct 10, 2025

Commissioners approve sportfishing orders

Game and Parks' sportfishing orders regard daily bag limits, possession limits and open areas.

Read More
Youth pheasant season includes Special Youth Hunts

Oct 10, 2025

Youth pheasant season includes Special Youth Hunts

The Oct. 18-19 statewide season includes pheasant releases at specific Special Youth Hunt sites.

Read More
Motorists should use caution to avoid collisions with deer

Oct 2, 2025

Motorists should use caution to avoid collisions with deer

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has tips to help drivers avoid deer-vehicle accidents.

Read More