Zurich Falcon Nest Box

A Falcon Family Above the City

High atop a chimney at Zurich's Josefstrasse waste-to-energy plant, a purpose-built nest box has sheltered breeding peregrine falcons for years. Grün Stadt Zürich, the city's parks and green-space authority, installed this camera so residents can follow the story of this urban wildlife family in real time.

Life Inside the Scrape

The interior view frames the gravel-lined nest box where eggs are laid and chicks hatch and grow. Watch the attentive parents take turns incubating, shielding, and feeding their young until the fledglings are ready to leave the ledge.

The World's Fastest Predator

Peregrine falcons are famed for spectacular hunting stoops that can exceed 300 km/h, making them the fastest animal on the planet. This close vantage captures the quieter side of that life — the patience and care behind every dramatic hunt.

Urban Conservation in Action

Once rare above Swiss cities, peregrine falcons have found a foothold on tall industrial structures like this chimney. The Josefstrasse camera supports ongoing monitoring and public education about the species' remarkable return to urban skylines.