NCHU Livestreams Crested Goshawk Breeding: Adorable Chicks Capture Hearts
The NCHU Nature Conservation Club is livestreaming the breeding process of crested goshawks on campus. Three pairs are currently breeding, and the chicks, which hatched on May 6, have become a hit online. The stream will continue until the chicks fledge in late June.
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(Central News Agency, Taichung, 22nd) The Nature Conservation Club at National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) has observed three pairs of crested goshawks on campus and launched a "Crested Goshawk Breeding Monitoring" livestream. The two chicks, which hatched on May 6, have been capturing hearts with their adorable behavior of opening their mouths wide to wait for food.
NCHU released a press release today stating that Yeh Cheng-yu, the project leader, noted that March to June is the breeding season. Breeding was first spotted on campus in 2004, and the club began systematic monitoring in 2024. Currently, three pairs are breeding on campus.
In collaboration with the Taiwan Raptor Research Group and the Wild Bird Society of Taiwan, the club officially launched the livestream on May 20. The footage captures the chicks' cute sleeping positions and their anticipation of being fed by their parents.
Peak activity times for the goshawks on campus are 6:00-9:00 AM and 3:00-5:00 PM, with hotspots including the Black Forest, Green River, NCHU Lake, and the sports field. The stream has also recorded parents bringing prey like bulbul and dove chicks back to the nest. Over the next few weeks, the chicks will grow their feathers and begin practicing standing and flapping. The stream is expected to continue until the chicks fledge at the end of June.
Hung Shu-yun, president of the club, pointed out that the crested goshawk is a protected species and one of the few raptors adapted to urban environments. The club has also set up a dedicated website to share their observations with the public.
NCHU released a press release today stating that Yeh Cheng-yu, the project leader, noted that March to June is the breeding season. Breeding was first spotted on campus in 2004, and the club began systematic monitoring in 2024. Currently, three pairs are breeding on campus.
In collaboration with the Taiwan Raptor Research Group and the Wild Bird Society of Taiwan, the club officially launched the livestream on May 20. The footage captures the chicks' cute sleeping positions and their anticipation of being fed by their parents.
Peak activity times for the goshawks on campus are 6:00-9:00 AM and 3:00-5:00 PM, with hotspots including the Black Forest, Green River, NCHU Lake, and the sports field. The stream has also recorded parents bringing prey like bulbul and dove chicks back to the nest. Over the next few weeks, the chicks will grow their feathers and begin practicing standing and flapping. The stream is expected to continue until the chicks fledge at the end of June.
Hung Shu-yun, president of the club, pointed out that the crested goshawk is a protected species and one of the few raptors adapted to urban environments. The club has also set up a dedicated website to share their observations with the public.
FAQ
What is the crested goshawk livestream at NCHU?
It is a project allowing the public to observe the breeding process of crested goshawks on campus.