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Audubon Society Confirms First Eaglet Of Year At Hays Nest

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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The Hays Pittsburgh bald eagles welcomed the first eaglet of 2019 on Saturday.

A "pip" or small crack was seen in the egg just before 9 a.m. and the eaglet emerged from the egg just before 1:15 p.m.

This is the ninth eaglet that the pair have hatched.

hays eaglet 2019
(Photo Courtesy: Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania)

The Hays bald eagles laid three eggs this year. It's been 39 days since the first egg was laid, 36 days since the second was laid, and 33 days since the third egg was laid. Bald eagle eggs typically take around 35 to 37 days to hatch.

To watch the stream of the Hays bald eagles any time, click HERE.

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