A special nest in the heart of Rome: on the roof of Palazzo della Regione Lazio a Pellegrino Falco Pulloan event that aroused enthusiasm between citizens and nature lovers. Protagonists of the story are Mars and Venusone pair of hawks who has been attending the area for years, but who only now has successfully crowned his attempt to reproduction.
It all started to Marchwhen a firefighting officer has noted some eggs hidden under the solar panels of the roof. The discovery activated the intervention of naturalist technicians and ornithologists, who verified the presence of four eggs. To monitor the situation, one was installed camera who followed the female hatching and the couple’s activity, while the nest was slightly modified with sand and covers to protect it from the rain.
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The long -awaited happy event has arrived the April 15thwith the birth of one one fleawhile the other eggs unfortunately did not have hatched. Immediately after, they were positioned Two webcams to allow everyone to follow in direct streaming The evolution of the small hawk. The video is accessible on the site Parchilazio.itwhere it is also possible to review the timelaps of the most exciting moments.
To involve citizens, a Online Contest To choose the name of the newcomer. There are three options in it male (Enea, Castore, Tarquinio) and three feminine (Circe, Diana, Velia). The sex of the Pullo will be determined in the coming weeks, on the occasion ofinaneing.
The Pellegrino hawk It is known for his extraordinary speedwhich can overcome the 300 km/h. It is a Day bird of prey which lays two to five eggs and usually nest on rocky walls. High buildings, such as that of the Region, offer an ideal habitat for the hunting and the nest protection. A small miracle that will soon fly high above the city, reminding us that urban biodiversity is possible and precious.
