First baby eagle of 2026 hatches at U.S. Steel Irvin Plant nest

Welcome to the world, the first local eaglet of 2026! According to a statement Sunday, Irvin and Stella, the eagles nesting near U. S. Steel’s Irvin Plant, welcomed the first eaglet of the season at 1:12 p.mThe chick is the ninth successful hatch at the nest. Stella laid three eggs this season, and the wait is on to see if more eaglets are on the way. You can watch the first video here. You can also watch the LIVE webcam here. Looking for more news in your area | Subscribe to the WTAE YouTube Channel

PITTSBURGH —

Welcome to the world, the first local eaglet of 2026!

According to a statement Sunday, Irvin and Stella, the eagles nesting near U. S. Steel’s Irvin Plant, welcomed the first eaglet of the season at 1:12 p.m

The chick is the ninth successful hatch at the nest.

Stella laid three eggs this season, and the wait is on to see if more eaglets are on the way.

You can watch the first video here.

You can also watch the LIVE webcam here.

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