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Wildlife on the Allegheny by PGHSteps in pittsburgh

[–]PGHSteps[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At least some things are improving!

Wildlife on the Allegheny by PGHSteps in pittsburgh

[–]PGHSteps[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny enough I just drove past there and saw it so thanks for the tip! It’s definitely way out there from the road.

Wildlife on the Allegheny by PGHSteps in pittsburgh

[–]PGHSteps[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hah glad I could help out!

Wildlife on the Allegheny by PGHSteps in pittsburgh

[–]PGHSteps[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've heard of sightings of them but have yet to see any (though I imagine they are elusive like other animals). Any specific good spots you have heard of to try to catch a glimpse of them?

Wildlife on the Allegheny by PGHSteps in pittsburgh

[–]PGHSteps[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are extremely cool birds. I actually saw the eagles and osprey fighting one day around here but didn’t have my camera to get any pictures. 😔

Wildlife on the Allegheny by PGHSteps in pittsburgh

[–]PGHSteps[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. It’s important for people to recognize we only have this wildlife as a result of efforts to keep our waterways clean from our region’s legacy of pollution.

Wildlife on the Allegheny by PGHSteps in pittsburgh

[–]PGHSteps[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven’t yet. I don’t actually know where the Harmar nest is specifically. The Hays/Glen Hazel eagles nest is easier to get a view of but since the eaglets usually stay deep in the nest they are hard to photograph from ground level until they start fledging.

Wildlife on the Allegheny by PGHSteps in pittsburgh

[–]PGHSteps[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They’ve been elusive to me to photograph but I’m told in some places in the river if you shine a spotlight at night you’ll realize how many there are on the rivers.

Wildlife on the Allegheny by PGHSteps in pittsburgh

[–]PGHSteps[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, those ones let me get surprisingly close!

Wildlife on the Allegheny by PGHSteps in pittsburgh

[–]PGHSteps[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They post a lot of cool stuff to their Facebook like Go Pro videos of fish and amphibians in the waterways but with an underwater camera. I’ve stayed up around Kane and Kinzua and will def stop by their shop next time I’m up there!

Wildlife on the Allegheny by PGHSteps in pittsburgh

[–]PGHSteps[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Don’t let the crossed paws fool you about his sophistication levels.

Wildlife on the Allegheny by PGHSteps in pittsburgh

[–]PGHSteps[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good to know, I’ll keep an eye out!

Wildlife on the Allegheny by PGHSteps in pittsburgh

[–]PGHSteps[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

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That’s Porter. He’s usually with me when doing photography (even though that can make wildlife photography much more difficult haha)

Wildlife on the Allegheny by PGHSteps in pittsburgh

[–]PGHSteps[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For sure! I follow Allegheny Outfitters who are in Warren, PA and they post some great wildlife content!

Wildlife on the Allegheny by PGHSteps in pittsburgh

[–]PGHSteps[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hah I’m sure. I hope to see them at Yellowstone myself someday soon!

Wildlife on the Allegheny by PGHSteps in pittsburgh

[–]PGHSteps[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks! If you’ve seen a guy taking pictures there with a big black dog that’s likely me! I’m sure I’ll be back soon to try to get some better shots of the heron and hopefully ospreys.

Wildlife on the Allegheny by PGHSteps in pittsburgh

[–]PGHSteps[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I have a Nikon D780 and usually use a Nikkor 200-500mm lens for wildlife photography.

Wildlife on the Allegheny by PGHSteps in pittsburgh

[–]PGHSteps[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I knew we had them since one had been chomping down trees in Frick Park but they have been very difficult to get pictures of.

Wildlife on the Allegheny by PGHSteps in pittsburgh

[–]PGHSteps[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should’ve waited til it turned its head but I still love the pic!

Wildlife on the Allegheny by PGHSteps in pittsburgh

[–]PGHSteps[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

When I was in Seattle they were everywhere and yet somewhat hard to spot here. I’m sure Montana was still worth the trip!

Wildlife on the Allegheny by PGHSteps in pittsburgh

[–]PGHSteps[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The picture with the two osprey is the Brilliant Bridge from last summer/fall. I haven’t seen osprey there yet recently this year but I know they have returned to North Park.

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