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Pittsburgh Hays 2022 - 2023 Bald Eagle Nest

Post by IrishEyes » Sat Jul 16, 2022 5:27 pm

Welcome to 2022-2023 season of the Pittsburgh Hays Eagles

New link to Cam
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l95k-iKfh8Q
4:"42pm
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This nest is in the Eastern Time Zone

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viewtopic.php?f=44&t=633&p=627833#p627833[b]Thank You HWF for featuring this cam on your website :ty:
THE FIRST NESTING PAIR OF BALD EAGLES IN PITTSBURGH IN OVER 150 YEARS
The Hays webcam is a collaborative project between CSE and Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania.
Information on the nest and camera project:
The nest has moved about 100 yards
The nest is about 6 to 8 feet in diameter and can weight up to a ton
The camera will be pointing toward Pittsburgh, with the city skyline in the background
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Re: Pittsburgh Hays 2022- 2023 Bald Eagle Nest

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Re: Pittsburgh Hays 2022- 2023 Bald Eagle Nest

Post by IrishEyes » Sat Jul 16, 2022 6:05 pm

Time Line

[*]Eagles Return//November 21, 2022

[*]Eggs Laid .. February 17 EGG #1 at 5:23 PM
February 20 Egg #2 at 5:23pm

[*]]Eggs Hatched March 26 H19 at 12:03pm
March 28 H 20 at 7:02 am

[*]Branching H19 and H 20 May 27 .....

June 11 H19 H19 Accidental Fledge
Fox N Owl :vid:
https://youtu.be/hS7Wj4m4wVk

June 12 H19 is back
https://youtu.be/UO5j_NE6uNI

FLEDGE
June 15 H19 :vid: https://youtu.be/QNrpjaYc2do

June 15 H20 Fledged and came right back again

H20 June 15 at 8:43am .....
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Last Seen July 23
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​Bev hello! Well Bev, it seems H19 and H20 have started their life's journey! They have not been seen or heard. They may return but it looks like they have dispersed-safe travels and God Speed kids!
olleen J
​It’s been a pleasure to be a part of this successful season. Thanks to all who moderate and run the cam, chat contributions, update information, etc. Time will pass quickly! See you in September.
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Re: Pittsburgh Hays 2022- 2023 Bald Eagle Nest

Post by IrishEyes » Sat Jul 16, 2022 6:14 pm

History of the Hays Eagle Nest

A pair of Bald Eagles are now nesting within 5 miles of downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania along the Monongahela River near where the famed Carnegie Steel Homestead site once existed. Industrialization beginning in the 19th century led to extensive unregulated pollution of the rivers, which decimated fish populations that eagles feed on. For
during a survey on Monongahela River in 1967, one scientist could find only one bluegill. As efforts to clean the waterways took effect over the past 30 years, 76 species of fish have been found in the Monongahela. Experts say it has probably been more than 250 years since Bald Eagles last nested along Pittsburgh's three rivers. As recently as the mid-1980s, there were just a few remaining nesting Bald Eagles pairsanywhere in Pennsylvania. This year marks 30 years since the reintroduction of Bald Eagles in Pennsylvania. With the help of the Canadian government, several agencies brought bald eagle chicks back to their states to reintroduce Bald Eagles. Today, Pennsylvania boasts more than 250 nests.
The Hays bald eagle pair first started nesting along the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh in 2013. A nest was observed by workers at the Keystone Iron and Metal Company. The pair successfully hatched one eaglet but on June 6, 2013 a strong storm blew the nest down and the parents successfully fledged the eaglet on the ground. The following year the Hays eagle pair built a new nest in the location it is today. A camera was installed on this new nest in December of 2013.
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Re: Pittsburgh Hays 2022- 2023 Bald Eagle Nest

Post by IrishEyes » Sat Jul 16, 2022 6:21 pm

Bald Eagle Facts

How can I tell the male from the female bald eagle? The female is slightly larger than the male. In the case of the Hays bald eagles the male has a noticeable white spot on the right side.
Adult birds range from 35" to 37" tall with a wingspan of 72" to 90" and weigh between 10 to 14 lbs.
Their diet consists of mainly fish but will take advantage of carrion they can find.
The female lays 1-3 eggs 5-10 days after mating. For bald eagles in our area we should expect eggs between February & March. The eggs are incubated for about 35 days.
The nest is between 6' - 8' in diameter and can weigh up to 1 ton.
Bald eagles typically mate for life and have a 20-30 year lifespan.
Bald eagles do not reach maturity until they are 4-5 year old at which time they develop the white head and tail feathers.
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Re: Pittsburgh Hays 2022- 2023 Bald Eagle Nest

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Re: Pittsburgh Hays 2022- 2023 Bald Eagle Nest

Post by IrishEyes » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:17 pm

Thanks Ferenz For letting me know ... You can post now....;
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Re: Pittsburgh Hays 2022- 2023 Bald Eagle Nest

Post by IrishEyes » Mon Nov 21, 2022 2:32 pm

Eagle is leaving and cane to the nest
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I zoomed in on her . him
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Re: Pittsburgh Hays 2022- 2023 Bald Eagle Nest

Post by IrishEyes » Mon Nov 21, 2022 3:56 pm

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​17:19::58 and 17:20:43 both went to wl-- i think
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​oops, sorry missed the panPwrcritter
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Re: Pittsburgh Hays 2022- 2023 Bald Eagle Nest

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Re: Pittsburgh Hays 2022- 2023 Bald Eagle Nest

Post by Ferenz » Tue Nov 22, 2022 7:32 am

Hays, PA: Both took off from the perch this early morning

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Re: Pittsburgh Hays 2022- 2023 Bald Eagle Nest

Post by Ferenz » Tue Nov 22, 2022 8:34 am

Eagle pair returned to the perch vocalizing...

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Re: Pittsburgh Hays 2022- 2023 Bald Eagle Nest

Post by IrishEyes » Tue Nov 22, 2022 9:45 am

Thanks Ferenz
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