The Eagle Has Nested!
Both the Pittsburgh and Bear Valley Eagles have a problem
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Both the Pittsburgh and Bear Valley Eagles have a problem 〰️
***With heavy heart, I share the news that neither the eggs of the Pittsburgh Eagles in Hayes nor the Bear Valley Eagles will hatch, this year.
With neither pair of eagles' eggs hatching, the focus now shifts to understanding the reasons behind the unsuccessful hatchings and supporting the eagle pairs through this challenging time. Environmental factors, nesting conditions, and the eagles' health will be closely monitored as we work towards fostering a successful breeding season in the future.
After incubating a single egg for 29 days, the Hays bald eagles of Pittsburgh abandoned their nest around 7 a.m. Tuesday, as a live webcam captured a broken egg. This unfortunate event signifies that they won't be welcoming a chick this year. Nesting on the same hillside near the Glenwood Bridge for 11 years, the Hays eagles have a remarkable history, having successfully raised 20 eaglets to date.
See below the Eagle parents from Big Bear Valley squabble over parent watch. We moms know this feeling. I got this! (Discovered another one of our superpowers) Dad you the wingman go get dinner. Know your role or slow your role.
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The Hays bald eagle nest in Pittsburgh welcomed its first egg of 2024, confirmed by the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania. With an egg in the nest, the adult bald eagle will now diligently incubate it, taking turns with its partner to ensure constant care. Typically, there's a brief gap of two to four days between egg laying. Last year, eggs were laid on Feb. 17 and Feb. 20, resulting in three fledglings. Since 2013, the eagles have nested on the hillside in Hays, with this year's nest equipped with upgraded 24/7 HD webcam for enhanced viewing. Stay tuned on KDKA.com for live stream access.
*** Update: No eaglet will grace the Hays nest this spring as the couple's single egg broke overnight. An eagle was seen incubating the egg until 7 a.m. Tuesday, but upon standing, discovered the damage, reported the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania. The adults have ceased incubation, and by noon, they had vacated the nest. This season marks the first year of the birds' pairing, with the original male disappearing in September and being replaced by a new male soon after. The Audubon Society noted it's unlikely for the pair to attempt a new clutch this year due to the time elapsed since the first egg was laid. Last year, two eggs were laid in the nest, both of which hatched. The Audubon Society has monitored the Hays neighborhood nest since 2013, streaming live action since 2014.
Celebrating life.
***The first egg for the Big Bear eagles has not hatched. See what happens next. Video update below.
Eagle parents squabble over parent watch. Mom refuses to give up her turn. Sits for 62 hours straight.
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THIS JUST IN …We are going to be here for a while. It takes 35 days for Bald Eagle eggs to hatch.
Male and female bald eagles take turns sitting on the egg
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When I would take my kids to public restrooms I would tell them as we were laying the toilet paper or that paper seat around the rim. “Let’s build our nest.”
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How we got here? It started with the dance. The courtship. The mid-air mating ritual of eagles is a breathtaking display of grace and precision. Often performed during the courtship phase, this aerial ballet involves the male and female eagles soaring high into the sky, locking talons, and performing intricate maneuvers together. As they spiral and glide through the air, the eagles reaffirm their bond and strengthen their connection in preparation for nesting season. Witnessing this majestic display is a testament to the beauty and power of nature's love stories.
How long are we going to be here? Ever wondered why eagle eggs take so darn long to hatch? It's like waiting for a slow-motion movie to finally hit the climax! First, one egg pops out, then you're stuck twiddling your thumbs as the others follow suit at a snail's pace. It's like watching a marathon with no finish line in sight! And when those little eaglets finally emerge, it's like witnessing the most epic superhero origin story ever. They spend a month in the nest, getting ready to take on the world, or at least the sky. It's like graduation day for baby birds - they've got their wings, but they're still a little wobbly on their feet... or talons.