Nature and photography enthusiasts have been taking pictures of a mated pair of peregrine falcons near downtown Richmond and their new chicks each summer since they arrived in 2023.

Some members of the self-described “Peregrine Paparazzi” have named the couple Holly and Slick.

Photos supplied by Stephen Weddle.

  • Three chicks on May 29.
  • Holly just after feeding chicks.
  • Slick
  • Chicks on May 31.
  • Holly feeding one of the chicks.
  • Holly leaving the nesting area after feeding chicks.
  • One chick flaps its wings while preparing for fledging.
  • One chick flaps its wings while preparing for fledging.
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A version of this article appeared in the June 11 2025 print edition of the Western Wayne News.