A duck lands on icy waters at Shenango River Lake, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District, in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, Jan. 11, 2025.
The Shenango River Lake hosted its fifth annual Eagle Fest at the lake in partnership with other natural conservation agencies, including Shenango River Watchers, the Pennsylvania Game Commission, and other volunteer groups.
Approximately 100 visitors attended Eagle Fest, which included various demonstration booths by Shenango partners and a live bird presentation by the Tamarack Wildlife Center.
Open water becomes prime fishing for bald eagles when the lake freezes and ice forms. Bald eagles survive cold winter months by storing fat and staying hydrated and warm.
This year, the ice forming on the lake was so thick that anglers took advantage of ice fishing during Eagle Fest.
In the weeks leading up to the event, park rangers surveyed more than 40 American bald eagles around Shenango River Lake. Each year in January and February, all 16 reservoirs belonging to the Pittsburgh District conduct a bald eagle survey. This year, district staff recorded more than 90 eagles across its federal lands.
(U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District photo by Michel Sauret)
| Date Taken: | 01.10.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 01.14.2025 09:32 |
| Photo ID: | 8829599 |
| VIRIN: | 250111-A-TI382-2196 |
| Resolution: | 3968x6048 |
| Size: | 5.59 MB |
| Location: | PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, US |
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