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National Aviary asking for help naming female Steller’s Sea Eagle | CBS News

The National Aviary on the North Side announced the four names the public will vote on for the female eagle.

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National Aviary welcomes female Steller’s sea eagle in conservation effort | 90.5 WESA

Pittsburgh’s National Aviary has welcomed a new, female Steller’s sea eagle. The eagle, which has yet to be named, is sharing a habitat with Kodiak — known as “Kody” to staff and community members — a 20-year-old Steller’s sea eagle who has lived at the aviary for 17 years.

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‘RAD Days’ offers up more than 70 events and experiences to attend for free | KDKA

RAD Days is offering more than 70 free events and experiences for everyone from September 8 - October 17. From the Pittsburgh Zoo and National Aviary to Phipps Conservatory and the Pittsburgh Symphony, you can enjoy plenty of what the city has to offer.

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Morning Roundup: National Aviary looking for names for new Steller’s Sea Eagle | TribLive

One of the most well-known residents at the National Aviary has a potential mate, and the Pittsburgh attraction is looking for the public’s help in naming her.

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One of the newest and largest birds at the National Aviary needs a name and you can help | Penn Live

The National Aviary in Pittsburgh has a new member of its flock. A female Steller’s Sea Eagle arrived there several months ago and now shares a home with a male, Kodiak, and is visible to the public.

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National Aviary’s Steller’s sea eagle Kodiak gets potential new mate | KDKA

The aviary said Kody has been living "behind the scenes" with a potential new mate. After a few months of introductions, both eagles are ready to live together, the aviary announced on Tuesday.

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Steller’s sea eagle Kodiak gets potential new mate at National Aviary | CBS News

The Steller's sea eagle is vulnerable to extinction, but the National Aviary is finding some hope in a potential pairing of new mates.

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New girl in town: A mate for Kody the wandering sea eagle at National Aviary | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The female eagle comes to the National Aviary on the North Side from a cooperative international program to save the Steller’s sea eagles from extinction. This species of large eagles is primarily found in Russia and Japan.

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National Aviary summer season includes ‘Superheroes of the Sky’ | Herald-Standard

New daily activities included with admission allow guests to get close with a league of Avian Superheroes!

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Superheroes of the Sky Launches at the National Aviary, Offering a Summer Full of Avian Adventures | National Aviary News

New daily activities included with admission allow guests to get close with a league of Avian Superheroes!

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Videos show purported ivory-billed woodpeckers as US moves toward extinction decision | Associated Press

New video and photographs purporting to show ivory-billed woodpeckers flying in a Louisiana forest were published by researchers on Thursday, as government officials said they will make a final decision this year on whether the birds are extinct.

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New Peer-Reviewed Paper from Project Principalis Published in Ecology and Evolution Suggests Ivory-billed Woodpeckers Survive in Louisiana | National Aviary News

Project Principalis has released new evidence in Ecology and Evolution supporting the persistence of Ivory-billed Woodpeckers in Louisiana.

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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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