Three Bald Eagles Nests with Eggs

Second egg at USS bald eagles nest

We are live streaming three different bald eagle nests this season on PixCams. All three nest have eggs this year. The first nest to get an egg was the Little Miami Conservancy bald eagle nest in Miami, Ohio. The Little Miami Conservancy pair is named Bette and Baker. They laid their first egg on February 19th, Presidents Day.

Little Miami Conservancy Bald Eagles Nest First Egg

There are now a total of three eggs at this nest now. Egg two was laid on February 22nd and egg three was laid on February 25th. This is the first year this pair has laid three eggs. Congratulations!

The Pittsburgh Hays bald eagle pair had their first egg of the season on February 20th. This year there is a new male at the nest named HM2, which stands for Hays Male 2. We do not know what happened to the male from previous years.

Pittsburgh Hays Bald Eagles Nest First Egg

The United States Steel Corporation bald eagles nest had their first egg of the season on March 1st. This pair is named Claire and Irvine named after the U. S. Steel Clairton Mill Works and Irvin Works near Pittsburgh, PA

USS Bald Eagles Nest First Egg

The USS pair laid their second egg of the season on March 5th. We look forward to watch the eaglets hatch in all three nesting location!

When are the eagle eggs expected to hatch?

Bald eagle eggs typically take about 35 days to hatch. The incubation period begins once the female eagle lays the eggs, and during this time, both the male and female eagles take turns keeping the eggs warm in the nest. The process is a carefully coordinated effort to ensure the eggs receive proper incubation and protection. The exact duration may vary slightly depending on environmental factors and local climate conditions. As the incubation period progresses, the adult eagles diligently attend to the nest, rotating responsibilities to maintain an optimal temperature for the developing embryos. After the incubation period concludes, the eggs hatch, giving rise to eaglets that are highly dependent on their parents for care and nourishment.

What is PIP watch?

A bald eagle egg “PIP” refers to the critical stage when the hatching process starts. You will often see “We are on PIP watch” at PixCams as we get closer to the hatching process. PIP means “Peep is Pecking” and this happens when the eaglet inside the egg begins to create a small hole, known as a “pip,” using its egg tooth—a specialized structure on its beak. This initial breach allows the eaglet to start breaking through the eggshell. The PIP marks the beginning of the hatching process, and it is a crucial moment in the life cycle of a bald eagle. The eaglet’s gradual efforts to widen the hole and eventually emerge from the egg require both time and energy, and it symbolizes the transition from incubation to the next phase of development. Observing a bald eagle egg PIP is an exciting moment for observers, as it signifies the imminent arrival of a new generation of these majestic birds.

After a bald eagle egg shows the initial PIP, the hatching process can take 1 to 2 days before the eaglet hatches. The entire hatching process involves the eaglet’s persistent pecking and pushing until it successfully emerges from the egg. The exact duration may vary depending on factors such as environmental conditions and the specific eaglet’s strength and vigor.

When can we expect to see eaglets?

Given the average incubation time is roughly 35 days these are the day to start looking for the first eaglets to hatch in the three nests:

Little Miami Conservancy Bald Eagle Nest: March 25th

Pittsburgh Hays Bald Eagle Nest: March 26th

United States Steel Corporation Bald Eagle Nest: April 5th

Be sure to note these times and tune into PixCams to watch the eaglets hatch!

Where can I watch the bald eagle cams?

You can watch the three bald eagle nest cam live streams 24/7 here:

Little Miami Conservancy Bald Eagle Nest: https://pixcams.com/lmc-bald-eagle-nest/

Pittsburgh Hays Bald Eagle Nest: https://pixcams.com/hays-bald-eagle-nest/

United States Steel Corporation Bald Eagle Nest: https://pixcams.com/uss-eagles/

Fourth camera installed at USS eagle nest

The United States Steel Corporation recently installed a fourth camera at their bald eagle nest site. This forth camera is installed below the nest along the banks of the Monongahela river. This camera will give viewers the unique opportunity to watch the bald eagles capture fish up close like no other bald eagle lives streaming camera can!

United States Steel Corporation Bald Eagle Nest Quad View

PixCams recently created a new webpage to watch all four United States Steel Corporation bald eagle live streaming cams. We call this the USS Quad View web page. You can watch this new page live here: https://pixcams.com/u-s-steel-bald-eagle-nest-cam-quad-view/

Enjoy the 2024 PixCams Bald Eagle Season!