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Pittsburgh’s Hottest Event Returns in July at the National Aviary | Pittsburgh Magazine

Take in the sights and sounds of the Aviary at night on a “Vintage Vacation” in celebration of the National Aviary’s 70th anniversary!

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Port Vue Resident Receives National Aviary Volunteer of the Year Honor | National Aviary News

The National Aviary is proud to call Janet Robb its 2021 Volunteer of the Year!

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Think green! 11 groups connect Pittsburgh with Earth Day events throughout April | NEXTPittsburgh

As a global initiative, Earth Day started on April 22, 1970. Since then, the enterprise has grown from a single day to weeks of special projects dedicated to cleaning up the environment and spreading the word about how to live a greener life.

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National Aviary Statement on Avian Influenza | National Aviary News

Health and safety is always the National Aviary’s top priority.

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6 Things You Need to Know Before You Go to the National Aviary | Macaroni Kid`

Macaroni KID Pittsburgh visited the National Aviary, and they'd like to share with you a few things to help you make the most out of your visit

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A Parent’s Guide to Indoor Play Places in Pittsburgh | Macaroni Kid`

Transcend to a tropical paradise as you enter the National Aviary and the magical world of birds.

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Cheap Spring Break Travel Ideas for Families | Mommy Poppins

The city of Pittsburgh is loaded with museums to visit, and there's also the National Aviary!

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Eggs laid by peregrine falcons in Pennsylvania’s livestreaming nests: Here’s how to watch | PennLIVE

The female Peregrine Falcon had laid two eggs as of Monday in the nest at the University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning in Pittsburgh.

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Pitt’s Peregrine Falcons Welcome First Egg of the Nesting Season | National Aviary News

Morela, a female Peregrine Falcon, has laid her first egg of the season! The National Aviary operates a livestream camera where the public can follow along.

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5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: March 18-20 | TribLIVE

Visit with the African Penguins, and learn about the Aviary’s work to save penguins from extinction.

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26 egg-citing spring activities for kids in Pittsburgh, including great free events | Kidsburgh

The National Aviary hosts kids at the spring-themed Eggstravaganza, where they’ll participate in a scavenger hunt, storytime and receive prizes to take home.

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Lights Out Pittsburgh program helping migrating birds continues this spring | TribLIVE

A program encouraging owners of businesses and homes to turn off lights during peak migration hours is set to continue.

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Two peregrine falcon chicks hatch atop Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning | 90.5 WESA

The peregrine falcons nesting on the University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning welcomed two new hatchlings Thursday.

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First peregrine falcon chick hatches in Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning nest | KDKA News

It's Take Your Kid to Work Day, and the peregrine falcons nesting on Pitt's Cathedral of Learning apparently got the memo. 

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Newly Released Guam Kingfishers Produce Eggs in the Wild for the First Time in 40 Years!! | National Aviary

The Nine Birds released last fall (including three that hatched at the Aviary) continue to thrive in their new home on Palmyra Atoll

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New Andean condor arrives at National Aviary | CBS News

A new Andean condor has arrived at the National Aviary, with the hope that he'll play a role in conserving the species.

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Your Weekend Guide for Apr. 11-13: From a Bunny Trolley to an Eggstravaganza, spring has sprung in Pittsburgh! | Kidsburgh

Kids at the Aviary's spring-themed Eggstravaganza will participate in a scavenger hunt, story time, and receive prizes to take home, meet a skink and take a photo with the Easter Bunny. 

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