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Record number of peregrine falcons counted in Allegheny County | WPXI

The National Aviary says six peregrine falcons were recorded in the county during the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count.

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A City Full of Surprises | Visit the USA

The USA’s “bird zoo,” this indoor nonprofit aquarium and aviary is home to many colorful creatures.

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Avian education center prepares to take flight in Pittsburgh | WESA

The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation is coming together with the National Aviary to build out an education wing in the aviary’s recently acquired conservation center in Fox Chapel, the National Aviary SK Rockwell Conservancy.

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Before, after or instead of the NFL Draft: Clemente, Warhol and the National Aviary in Pittsburgh | Cleveland.com

For artistry of a different sort, head a mile north to the National Aviary, home to more than 500 birds and a tropical oasis on even the coldest day.

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National Aviary in Pittsburgh receives $25K grant for protecting endangered species | Yahoo News

The funding will be used for breeding and reintroduction efforts, as well as educational programming, throughout the current calendar year.

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National Aviary in Pittsburgh receives $25K grant for protecting endangered species | WPXI

The funding will be used for breeding and reintroduction efforts, as well as educational programming, throughout the current calendar year.

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Pittsburgh’s National Aviary secures $25K to help endangered birds | WESA

The National Aviary will receive $25,000 from the Foxwynd Foundation to support existing programs that prioritize preservation and protection of endangered and at-risk bird species.

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National Aviary Receives $25,000 Grant from Foxwynd Foundation Towards the Continued Protection of Endangered Species | National Aviary

From the Guam Rail and Guam Kingfisher to the Loggerhead Shrike and the Red Siskin, the Foxwynd Foundation’s generous gift to the Aviary will help preserve at-risk species in human care and in the wild!

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Carla and Ecco are back, and so is the National Aviary’s Peregrine FalconCam | WPXI

It’s that time of year again! The National Aviary’s Peregrine FalconCam is up and running.

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Three Andean condor chicks hatch in Colombia as species nears local extinction | Mongabay

Since July 2024, three Andean condor chicks have hatched at an artificial incubation program located near Bogotá, Colombia’s capital city.

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Discover Unique Nests and Meet the Bird Species who Craft them during Nesting in Nature this Winter and Spring, ONLY at the National Aviary!  | National Aviary

Brand-new Daily Activities included with admission will bring you face to face with intricately designed nests and the breath-taking “artists” behind them.  

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Peregrine falcon clutch of eggs growing in Cathedral of Learning nest | WPXI

The clutch of peregrine falcon eggs is growing up high on the Cathedral of Learning.

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Peregrine falcons on Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning lay first egg of season | CBS News

The National Aviary, which runs a livestream of the nest, said Carla laid the first egg around 4 a.m. on Wednesday. It's the first of up to six, though the average peregrine falcon clutch is four. 

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National Aviary’s star peregrine falcons welcome first egg of the season | WPXI

Carla and Ecco are featured on the aviary’s Peregrine FalconCam livestream, showing their nest high up on the southeast side of the Cathedral of Learning.

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50 family adventures across the USA as America celebrates its 250th anniversary | Times Entertainment

As the country gears up to celebrate its 250th anniversary, here are 50 family-friendly travel experiences across the United States.

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Going to the 2026 NFL Draft? Here are other places to check out | Beaver County Times

As the NFL Draft sweeps into downtown Pittsburgh, there is plenty for visitors to explore beyond the football-themed attractions.

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