The second falcon has been named Kurangaituku by the team at Wingspan, who thought it fitting to recognise Kurangaituku, the female character from the well known Te Arawa story of Hatupatu and the bird-woman, Kurangaituku.
Hatupatu, a male falcon named after the legendary Te Arawa hunter, is bonding well with the two females.
Rotorua Museum volunteer guide co-ordinator Julie Parsons, said the female falcons make a lot of noise when Hatupatu was nearby.
After a week of hesitant flights and a few tricky landings, the fledglings are now confidently soaring around Government Gardens and providing entertaining viewing for locals and visitors, she said.
Wingspan director Debbie Stewart said she was thrilled with how the young falcons were gaining confidence and experience on the wing.
"They had a couple of hiccups and some clumsiness in the first week, but I'm pleased to note that Hatupatu is now on patrol, helping the team of volunteers looking out for them," she said.
Wingspan will be holding talks giving locals the opportunity to get up close with the falcons this Saturday and February 28 at 10am. They are free with museum admission.
