Urban Wildlife in Milan: Giò, Giulia and… Three Males and One Female!

Ready for 2025? This year, Giò and Giulia, the iconic peregrine falcons from the Pirelli Skyscraper, are once again the stars of urban wildlife in Milan. In March 2025, Giulia laid three eggs, bringing new life to the skies above the city.

– March 1st, 3:36 AM: The first egg is laid.
– March 3rd, 4:22 PM: The second egg is laid.
– March 6th: The third egg is laid.

Thanks to the live webcams set up by Regione Lombardia, we can follow the growth of the chicks in real-time, expected to hatch between late March and early April.

Giò and Giulia: Symbols of Urban Wildlife in Milan

Giò and Giulia, the falcons of the Pirelli Skyscraper, have become true ambassadors of urban wildlife in Milan. In 2025, Giulia laid three eggs, marking another chapter in this extraordinary story. The falcons are not just a curiosity, but a real attraction for those who love observing nature in the city.

Their nest is located on the roof of the Pirelli Skyscraper, home to the Regione Lombardia, 125 meters high. The falcons’ names are a tribute to the renowned architect Gio Ponti and his wife Giulia Vimercati.

The Live Webcams of Giò and Giulia

Giò and Giulia have become true celebrities thanks to the webcams installed on the skyscraper’s roof. You can watch them in real-time 24/7, observing every moment of their daily lives without disturbing them — a rare glimpse into urban wildlife in Milan.

Ring the Chicks

When the chicks hatch, they will be ringed for monitoring their growth. The process is quick and safe, and each ring has a unique code to identify every falcon. This scientific monitoring contributes to understanding and protecting urban wildlife in Milan.

Why Do We Say “Hawk’s Eye”?

The expression “hawk’s eye” is used to describe someone with exceptional vision. Peregrine falcons have incredible eyesight, with a density of photoreceptors about five times greater than ours, allowing them to see details at immense distances — one of the many amazing features of urban wildlife in Milan.

But why a hawk and not a canary or a parrot?

Hawks have incredibly sharp vision. Their eyes are large, almost tubular, and provide a visual acuity of an impressive 50/10—five times greater than ours. This is because their eyes have a much larger number of photoreceptors, which send far more visual information to the brain compared to a human’s optic nerve.

Now, I will provide the translation of the specific part on the idiom “hawk’s eye”.

Sources and image credits:

– Il Giorno
– Ohga!
– Regione Lombardia
– Giò&Giulia Falchi Pellegrini in Milan – Community

Real-time updates are available on dedicated social media pages and the official Regione Lombardia website.

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