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National Aviary mourning loss of its first penguin, Stanley | WPXI

Stanley, who was named for the Stanley Cup, joined the family flock at the National Aviary in 2001 when he was two months old.

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Two Eurasian Eagle-Owl Chicks Hatch at National Aviary | National Aviary

A Eurasian Eagle-Owl, one of the largest owl species in the world, has hatched at the National Aviary.

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Pittsburgh’s National Aviary welcomes a new male Andean Condor | 90.5 WESA

The National Aviary publicly welcomed a new, male Andean Condor named Bud to Pittsburgh this week.

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Meet Bud: National Aviary announces arrival of new Andean condor | WTAE

The National Aviary announced the arrival of one of its newest residents Thursday.

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Valentine’s Day Lovebirds: National Aviary celebrates dove hatching, bird couples | Yahoo! News

This Valentine’s Day, love is in the air, right alongside the birds at the National Aviary.

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National Aviary Mourns the Loss of a Fan-Favorite Bird | Pittsburgh Magazine

The National Aviary is moving forward without one of its most popular and colorful attractions — a favorite among both staff and visitors.

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Birds of a Feather— Chatham University and the National Aviary | Chatham Recorder Alumni Magazine

Thanks to a partnership with the National Aviary, a new generation of Chatham students are gaining skills fundamental to studying, understanding, and ultimately protecting birdlife.

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National Aviary hosts ‘Holiday Late Night’ events this week | WPXI

Birds came out to greet visitors at the National Aviary’s Holiday Late Night event. Guests got to see flamingos, red siskins and more as the aviary showcased its lights and entertainment.

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Holiday brunches, early-bird beer fest tickets and other food events | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The National Aviary on Pittsburgh’s North Side is again offering holiday brunches featuring Atria’s Specialty Catering in the Garden Room.

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Once Again, Pittsburghers Give Big | Pittsburgh Magazine

See which charities attracted the most donors and raised the most money during the seventh annual one-day charitable giving extravaganza.

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Holiday fun guide: 50-plus family events for the ultimate Pittsburgh holiday season | Kidsburgh

The coming weeks are filled with all kinds of fun ways to celebrate the winter holidays around the Pittsburgh area, from free events and sparkling light displays to stage shows, film screenings, kids’ classes and educational events, and so much more for folks of all ages.

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How 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

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How 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.

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What 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.

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Future 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.

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How 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.

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