Juvenile bald eagle Sid returned to the U.S. Steel nest with a raw injury to the outer toe of the left foot and a missing talon. A wildlife expert has reviewed photos of the injury, and there are encouraging reasons to remain hopeful for Sid’s recovery.
Two juvenile bald eagles gathered on the ground near the U.S. Steel nest, where one fed among the brush. Moments after both flew away, a raccoon hurried in to claim the leftovers.
Irvin barely cleared the U.S. Steel nest before Maz, Sid, and Hutch rushed in, turning one fish drop into a loud triple bald eagle feeding frenzy.
Hutch fledges at the US Steel nest on June 25, 2026, turning an already emotional bald eagle season near Pittsburgh,…
Sid was seen walking through the rain on his third day after fledge, while Maz reached a major milestone by fledging from the U.S. Steel bald eagle nest at 84 days old.