NEW YORK (PIX11) -- While people and cars travel over the bridges that connect the region, some falcons also use them as their homes.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, along with the NYC Department of Environmental Protection, visited the habitat near the Bayonne Bridge on Monday.
Christopher Nadareski, a research scientist with the DEC says, "The tower is a perfect spot because it's away from the active construction or inspections on the bridge. They love bridges because they resemble cliff ledges."
For three decades, the Port Authority has built and maintained shelters on and around its bridges.
On Monday, crews attached identification bands to three young birds that are three weeks old. The bands help track the falcons and study the species, which are listed as endangered in New York and New Jersey. The mother has a band and has often returned to this spot, scientists reported.
Last year, a camera was installed to allow people to view the nesting area on an isolated Island in straits of the Kill Van Kull.
Dennis Stabile, the Deputy Director of Tunnels, Bridges, and Terminals for Port Authority says, "It's cool to see. People are interested to see they are here and they can seem raise their young."
The falcon family will practice flying in June and July. Some have migrated to South America, Wisconsin, or remained around the city.
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