Peek Inside Pittsburgh's Hays Eagle Nest

Pittsburgh is looking forward to its 12th year of hatchlings at Hays Woods. The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania confirms the first bald eagle egg of 2024 is nesting above the Monongahela River. See it for yourself with the 24/7 live cam.

What’s new this year? The mate! The previous male, who had been paired with the female since at least 2013, disappeared in September. Bald eagles live about 20 years in the wild, so according to Rachel Handel from the Audubon Society, it’s not surprising to lose one. Since 2013, 20 eaglets have fledged this nest.

This new pairing will take turns incubating at the nest perched above the sprawling green space of Hays Woods Park between the neighborhoods of Baldwin, South Side, and Hays. The area has been used for nature exploration and recreation for years but officially became a city park in 2023.

In a past life, the 626-acres along the Monongahela River served as a coal mining site. Today, its woodlands, wetlands, streams, and meadows make up the city’s second largest park (right after Frick) and provide critical support for the local ecosystem — like the majestic bald eagle.