First bald eaglet at U.S. Steel Irving nest hatches

Bald Eagle Parents nesting near U.S. Steel’s Irvin Plant have welcomed their first eaglet of 2025.

“USS 8” was born early Thursday morning during and is the eighth successful hatch at the nest in West Mifflin.

Up close photo of eaglet born at U.S. Steel Irvin Works nest
Up close photo of eaglet born at U.S. Steel Irvin Works nest Photo credit U.S. Steel/PixCams

U.S. Steel says the egg that hatched was the second one mother Stella laid this season. They believe the first egg is not viable.

See video of USS 8 shortly after hatching here.

The second egg was laid on February 16.

The third egg, laid on February 19, has yet to hatch.

You can watch the live cam above.

Featured Image Photo Credit: PixCams/U.S. Steel Irving Works