🦅 New nesting boxes for peregrine falcons have been installed under the existing Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge.

These nesting boxes were designed to recreate conditions similar to the birds’ natural habitat. The interior features a flat surface covered with gravel, a material preferred by the species for nesting. Installed at height, the boxes mimic cliff environments, and their design prevents water from accumulating inside the nest.

A new feature has also been added: a platform at the entrance of the nesting box. This provides additional space for perching, especially when young falcons are present and learning to fly, improving both comfort and safety.

These nesting boxes are part of the mitigation measures implemented during work on the existing bridge to