Public Vote Names Peregrine Falcon Chicks Isa and Winston
A pair of peregrine falcon chicks born at Glasgow's City Chambers have been named Isa and Winston, inspired by characters from the sitcom Still Game. The names were chosen following a public vote that attracted over 500 submissions.
The winning names, Isa and Winston, received 182 votes, narrowly surpassing Mungo and Enoch, which garnered 175 votes. Other options included Haudit and Daudit with 111 votes and Francie and Josie with 80 votes.
The chicks are offspring of Bonnie and Clyde, peregrine falcon parents who previously raised chicks at the Glasgow University tower from 2023 to 2025 before relocating to the council headquarters.
Glasgow City Council shared the results on their Falcon Watch page, stating:
"This is too good... people huv tae know! Your votes have been counted, and we have a winner. We are delighted to introduce... Winston and Isa. Inspired by the beloved Still Game characters, we hope our feathered friends provide Glasgow with as much joy and laughter as their namesakes."
The sitcom characters Isa and Winston reside in a tower block called Osprey Heights, which is fitting given the falcons' nesting location.
The parent birds' names, Bonnie and Clyde, reference both the phrase "Bonnie Scotland" and the River Clyde, as well as the infamous criminal duo.
In March, Bonnie and Clyde laid four eggs, which hatched in April; however, two of the chicks did not survive.
Alongside the council's Falcon Watch page, the Glasgow City Chambers Peregrines group has been documenting the progress of the birds.
Last spring, the falcons had chicks named Jack and Victor. Jack died during the summer, while Victor was slow to leave the nest, finally fledging at the end of 2025.
The peregrine falcons have been monitored by the Glasgow Peregrine Project since 2022. This initiative is led by the Scottish Ornithologists' Club, the University of Glasgow, and RSPB Scotland.
About Peregrine Falcons
Peregrine falcons are the largest falcon species in the UK, identifiable by their white throat and cheeks, dark facial mask, and distinctive moustache-like markings.
They are renowned as the fastest animals on Earth, capable of reaching speeds exceeding 240 mph during a high-speed hunting dive known as a "stoop." This technique enables them to catch birds such as pigeons and songbirds mid-flight.
Peregrine falcons inhabit every continent except Antarctica and are a protected species. Their eggs typically take around 32 days to hatch. These birds often return annually to the same nesting site, called an eyrie.
