Second Eaglet Hatches at Pittsburgh Bald Eagle Nest

For many Pittsburgh, Pa., residents, a rare sight has graced the area. Two eaglets have recently hatched next to one other egg in a bald eagle nest, with all of this action currently being captured via a Live Stream. 

The first bald eagle chick hatched on Friday after 37 days of incubation. This is slightly longer than the average 35-day incubation period for eagle eggs, according to NBC News.

Through the videos, viewers found that one night, the mother eagle chased away a raccoon that tried to raid the nest. A hawk also tried to disrupt the birthing area. Fortunately, none of the eggs were harmed.

The first egg was laid Feb. 19, the second Feb. 22 and the third, Feb. 25, according to Philly.com.

However, the future lives for these birds depend on numerous factors, according to state Game Commission officer Gary Fujak. He notes that eaglets typically have a 50 percent mortality rate during their first year as many creatures could potentially prey on the young birds, particularly stray cats in the area.

"There could be some things happening in the nest that aren't warm and fuzzy," Fujak said.

The remaining egg is expected to hatch within the next week if they're still viable.