Richmond Falcon Cam welcomes first egg of 2026 season

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- How egg-citing! The first egg of the Richmond Falcon Cam's 2026 season has been laid -- and more are likely on the way.

The Richmond Falcon Cam allows wildlife lovers an up-close and personal look at the peregrine falcons nesting in the city's downtown. The Falcon Cam has become an annual River City tradition, having just returned for its 2026 season in early March.

On Friday, March 20, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) took to Facebook to make an exciting announcement about these beloved birds.

The first falcon egg of the season was laid between 6 and 7 a.m. on Thursday, March 19. You can see it in the picture below.

The first peregrine falcon egg of the Richmond Falcon Cam's 2026 season. (Photo: Virginia DWR)

Falcon enthusiasts need not despair if they missed this new arrival to the nest box. The Virginia DWR expects more eggs to be laid in the coming days.

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"Clutches typically average 3-4 eggs, though five-egg clutches and laid occasionally," the Virginia DWR said. "Falcon eggs are typically laid every 48-72 hours, so keep an eye out for a second egg as early as Saturday, March 21."

If you'd like to tune in to the Richmond Falcon Cam, you can do so here.