Help name four baby falcons that hatched on a New York bridge

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NEW YORK (PIX11)-- Four baby Peregrine Falcons hatched atop the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge in mid-April; now, the New York State Thruway Authority wants your help naming New York's newest residents.

Dozens of third to sixth grades in Westchester and Rockland County submitted more than 100 names as part of a falcon naming contest.

The names chosen include:

Amelia Birdelia
Beakonce
Brooklyn
Coco Puff
Empire
Estrella
Freedom
Jet
Millenium Falcon
Taylor Swoop

According to the Falcon naming contest website, the four names with the most votes will be selected.

Peregrine Falcons are an endangered species in New York State. They make their nests on every Hudson River bridge, according to the Department of Environmental Conservation.

To help name these adorable white fluffy baby birds, you can vote here.

Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here.

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