17 February 2023

It’s that time of year again when Southwestern Pennsylvania’s bald eagles refurbish their nests and start to lay eggs. Two Pittsburgh area nests, Hays and USS Irvin, are in the midst of Egg Watch.

Hays Bald Eagles:

Yesterday morning the camera was zoomed out to see both eagles at the nest tree. It will zoom close to watch for eggs. UPDATES

• 1st hatch at Hays nest, 26 Mar 2023 @noon
• 2nd hatch at Hays nest, 28 Mar 2023 @7pm

By the time you read this the first egg may have arrived, but watch for a second in the day(s) ahead. Here’s how:

• View the Hays eaglecam at the Audubon Society of Western PA’s Hays Bald Eagle Nest Camera.
• Join the conversation on YouTube or Facebook.
• Stop by the Hays Bald Eagle Viewing Area on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail. Click here for directions.
• As soon as an egg is laid, visit eaglestreamer.org for the hatch and fledge countdown clock.

USS Irvin Bald Eagles:

This pair has been on site since 2019 and on camera since December 2021. There is no in-person viewing location so check them out on the USS Irvin eaglecam. UPDATES:

• 1st hatch at Irvin nest, 5 Apr 2023 @5:23pm! Click here for news.

(photo of Hays bald eagle pair by Dana Nestiti at Eagles of Hays PA, map via gmap-pedometer, screenshot from ASWP’s Hays Eaglecam, screenshot from USS Irvin Works eaglecam on YouTube)