Macomb County Executive Mark A. Hackel, in collaboration with officials from the Michigan Hawking Club, proudly announced the banding of three baby Peregrine Falcons whose nest sits atop the Old County Building in downtown Mount Clemens.
Over the holiday weekend, officials successfully banded three baby falcons named Monarch, Warthog and Cwik. The nest is located on the 11th floor of the Old Macomb County Building at 10 N. Main Street in downtown Mount Clemens. The babies are several weeks old.
“We’re proud to be a part of the recovery of Peregrine Falcons in Michigan,” said Executive Hackel. “For many years, we’ve worked with partners to band and protect these incredible animals here in our community. While we’ve seen a recovery across the state, it’s important that we continue to do our part and ensure these chicks have a healthy and happy start here in Mount Clemens. As always, we’re proud they made Macomb their home.”
Hackel named the chicks Monarch, Warthog and Cwik. Monarch represents Macomb Community College, as the school recently unveiled a Monarch mascot featuring a lion wearing a crown, symbolizing sport prowess. Warthog is in reference to the A-10 Warthog, which is based at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. Those planes will be replaced by a mission of new F-15X Eagles II, as announced several weeks ago. Finally, Cwik pays homage to the county’s longtime public information officer, and Mount Clemens resident, John Cwikla.
The Peregrine Falcon population is currently rising. Roughly a year and a half ago, the bird was reclassified as threatened instead of endangered in Michigan. It remains federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. For further insights into Macomb County’s Peregrine Falcons, visit https://www.macombgov.org/peregrine-falcons-macomb-county.
Other successful nests in Macomb County include:
Over the holiday weekend, officials successfully banded three baby falcons named Monarch, Warthog and Cwik. The nest is located on the 11th floor of the Old Macomb County Building at 10 N. Main Street in downtown Mount Clemens. The babies are several weeks old.
“We’re proud to be a part of the recovery of Peregrine Falcons in Michigan,” said Executive Hackel. “For many years, we’ve worked with partners to band and protect these incredible animals here in our community. While we’ve seen a recovery across the state, it’s important that we continue to do our part and ensure these chicks have a healthy and happy start here in Mount Clemens. As always, we’re proud they made Macomb their home.”
Hackel named the chicks Monarch, Warthog and Cwik. Monarch represents Macomb Community College, as the school recently unveiled a Monarch mascot featuring a lion wearing a crown, symbolizing sport prowess. Warthog is in reference to the A-10 Warthog, which is based at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. Those planes will be replaced by a mission of new F-15X Eagles II, as announced several weeks ago. Finally, Cwik pays homage to the county’s longtime public information officer, and Mount Clemens resident, John Cwikla.
The Peregrine Falcon population is currently rising. Roughly a year and a half ago, the bird was reclassified as threatened instead of endangered in Michigan. It remains federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. For further insights into Macomb County’s Peregrine Falcons, visit https://www.macombgov.org/peregrine-falcons-macomb-county.
Other successful nests in Macomb County include:
- 2024: Gabe
- 2016-2023 we had several successful nests but were not able to band.
- 2016: Grace
- 2015: Peace, Aggie, COMTEC II
- 2014: Hero, COMTEC, Jo, Max
- 2013: Oakland and Wayne
- 2012: Webber and Otis
- 2011: Diana, Edna, and Rosie
- 2010: Harwell, Martha, and Packard
- 2009: Cass, Tucker, and Wetzel
- 2008: Clair, Clementine, and Lenny
- 2005: Alexa
Tom Lehrer
586-808-3452
lehrer@macombgov.org
