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Bald Eagles Welcome Eaglet at Raleigh's Shelley Lake

4/8/2026

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  • Bald eagles have inhabited Shelley Lake in Raleigh, North Carolina, since late 2017.
  • The pair, Raleigh and Shelley, welcomed a seven-week-old eaglet.
  • Sean Gough, City of Raleigh Land Stewardship Program Manager, says the eagles nest nearby, though they've moved recently.
  • The eaglet will begin leaving the nest around 11 to 13 weeks old.
  • Gough emphasizes community involvement in monitoring the eagles’ health and urges visitors to remove fishing lines.