Month December 2021

The Gray Catbird

Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) Gray Catbirds are described as medium sized, chunky birds (chunky bird, too cute! 😻). Mostly slate gray with a black cap and rusty red underparts. Catbirds are common, but secretive, hanging out in viney thickets and…

New U. S. Steel Bald Eagle Camera Goes Live!

PITTSBURGH, December 21, 2021 – For the past three years, a family of bald eagles has been thriving on property at United States Steel Corporation Mon Valley Works Irvin Plant in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. Today, we are happy to share…

The Ruby-Throated Hummingbird

The Ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) – Measuring in at 2.8-3.5 inches, and weighing only 0.1 to 0.2 oz, makes this a tiny wonder of North American backyard birds. They sport stunning golden-green feathers on their backs, and grayish white underparts.…

Patricia Williams Memorial Camera

New Patricia Williams Memorial Camera New (special) Cam Announcement! This camera is located in a remote area of Southwestern Pennsylvania and is dedicated to the memory of Patricia Williams. Patricia, PitaPat in chat, passed away peacefully on September 22nd, 2021.…

US Steel Bald Eagle Cam Install

New US Steel Bald Eagle Camera We have some exciting new for you this morning. We recently installed a webcam on an active bald eagles nest at the United States Steel Corporation Irvin Plant in West Mifflin. The camera will…