How to Tell a Raven From a Crow, According to Bird Experts | Martha Stewart
National Aviary Director of Animal Programs and Experiences, Cathy Schlott, explains the clearest ways to tell which bird you’re looking at.
Read MorePennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Closes Out Third Annual Outdoors for All Celebration in Pittsburgh | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
More than 25 Pittsburgh-area outdoor recreation and conservation organizations came together to offer hands-on activities, opportunities to get out on the water, education, and community connection at the event.
Read MoreSloth birthday party draws hundreds to the National Aviary | Pittsburgh City Paper
Pittsburgh’s National Aviary hosted a birthday party for its resident sloths, Wookiee and Vivien, last week. Over 500 visitors stopped in to wish the animal ambassadors a happy birthday and sign an oversized card in their honor.
Read MoreNational Aviary hospital to secure leadership in conservation and research with $500K boost | TribLive
Aviary officials are eyeing a pioneering facility that will elevate animal wellness and train future avian care professionals. Renovations will be done to the facility on the North Side campus.
Read MoreHow to Stop Birds From Flying Into Your Window, According to an Expert (ft. insights from Bob Mulvihill) | Pet News
Learn why birds keep flying into windows and the expert-approved solutions that actually work
Read MoreHow to start birding in Western Pennsylvania | TribLive
From quiet walks through Frick Park and day hikes in the Laurel Highlands to trips far afield to site-specific species, the birders of Southwestern Pennsylvania are constantly on the lookout for their next find.
Read MoreWhat to Do If You Find a Baby Bird in Your Yard—and the Mistake You Should Never Make (ft. Insights from Bob Mulvihill) | Yahoo News
Picture this: you step outside your front door to enjoy another summer's day, when, suddenly, you hear a faint peeping coming from somewhere in your bushes nearby. You crouch down to take a closer look and discover a small, flightless little bird on the ground, seemingly alone and away from its nest.
Read MoreFuture looks brighter for some endangered birds | Kingsport Times News
Everyone, including birders, enjoys reading some good news. There have been some recent success stories involving some of the world’s most endangered birds, including hopeful stories about the Hawaiian stilt and Guam kingfisher.
Read MoreHow 4 chicks at the National Aviary are helping bring nearly extinct birds back to the wild | CBS News
A fourth Guam kingfisher has hatched at the National Aviary this year, bringing the species one step closer to someday returning to its native habitat, where it's been extinct for 40 years.
Read MoreThe Flower Colors Hummingbirds Can’t Resist, According to Ornithologists (ft. Insights from Bob Mulvihill) | Real Simple
If you’re hoping to welcome more hummingbird families to your yard this season, the flowers you plant can make a huge difference.
Read MoreThe eagle has landed: Rare harpy eagle finds a new home at National Aviary | Observer-Reporter
Rare harpy eagle finds a new home at National Aviary.
Read MoreFalcon from Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning nest recovering after collision and lead exposure | MSN
The National Aviary, which runs a livestream camera of the nest, says Red was admitted to the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh's Wildlife Center for treatment, where he was also diagnosed with elevated lead levels.
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