The birds are back in town: Peregrine falcons return

A pair of peregrine falcons has once again returned to their nest atop UC Davis Medical Center. The nest sits at a safe distance from the hospital's busy helipad, offering the birds a secure place to call home for the spring.

This season, the nest features a new, cleaner and larger sign and a ramp. The falcons have already started checking it out as they prepare for their next clutch of eggs.

Last year, the female falcon laid five eggs, four of which successfully hatched. The falcons had three female chicks and one male. Chicks usually begin hatching in late April. William "Bill" Corbett, procurement supervisor at UC Davis Health and falcon expert, will continue to share insights about these remarkable birds - and why their presence here is so special - throughout spring.

Watch the live FalconCam here.