She Rose Slowly — And There They Were
For days, viewers watched Glen Hazel’s bald eagle mom settle carefully over her first egg, turning it gently, tucking it close, shielding it from wind that rocked the Pittsburgh treetop. Then, on February 27, 2026, she stood. Not abruptly. Not alarmed. Just a slow, deliberate rise from the nest bowl. And beneath her, side by side in the carefully shaped cup of grasses, were two eggs. The moment unfolded quietly on camera, but it carried the weight of an entire season shifting forward.
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A Perfect Three-Day Rhythm
Her first egg arrived February 24 at approximately 3:00 PM EST, just minutes after the nest cam returned online. Bald eagles typically lay two eggs spaced about three days apart, and Glen Hazel followed that natural timing almost precisely. Now, with the second egg confirmed, the 2026 nesting season at the Hays site is fully underway. There is something powerful about seeing both eggs together for the first time. One egg begins a season. Two eggs deepen it.
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Incubation Begins in Earnest
With both eggs now in the nest bowl, full incubation is underway. Bald eagle incubation typically lasts about 35 days from the time the final egg is laid. That means the true countdown begins now. If all goes well, hatching could take place in early April, just as winter begins loosening its grip on western Pennsylvania. Both parents will share incubation duties, trading places with careful precision.
The tree may sway. Late snow may fall. But beneath her feathers, steady warmth holds.
Why This Moment Matters
The reveal lasted only seconds. She stood, adjusted her footing, and for a brief window allowed the camera a clear view of both eggs resting together. Then she lowered herself again, feathers settling like a curtain closing on the scene. For longtime viewers, this is the emotional turning point. The waiting gives way to watching. The possibility becomes tangible. Two eggs now rest in the Glen Hazel nest, and with them, the promise of another chapter in Pittsburgh’s eagle story.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Glen Hazel lay her second egg in 2026?
Glen Hazel laid her second egg approximately three days after her first egg on February 24, 2026, following the typical bald eagle egg-laying interval.
How many eggs do bald eagles usually lay?
Most bald eagles lay two eggs per nesting season, typically spaced about three days apart.
How long does bald eagle incubation last?
Bald eagle incubation typically lasts about 35 days from the time the final egg is laid.
When could the Glen Hazel eaglets hatch?
If incubation proceeds normally, hatching could occur in early April 2026.
