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.
Read MorePeregrine 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.
Read MoreNational 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.
Read More50 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.
Read MoreGoing 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.
Read MoreThe Invisible Clues Animals Leave Behind Are Helping Save Entire Ecosystems (featuring an interview with Dr. Steve Latta) | A-Z Animals
In this article, we speak with Dr. Steven Latta, Director of Conservation and Field Research at The National Aviary. In his own work, he collects eDNA samples from water, leaf litter, feathers, egg shells, and other substrates to identify species presence.
Read MoreWhy Animals in Cold Climates Are Bigger: The Science Behind Bergmann’s Rule (featuring an interview with Bob Mulvihill) | A-Z Animals
“Large animals can conserve heat more efficiently than smaller animals in cold climates,” explains Bob Mulvihill, Lead Ornithologist for the National Aviary.
Read MorePenguins To Hold ‘Penguins Pledge Night’ Presented by U. S. Steel | Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins Pledge will also raise funds and call attention to the National Aviary in Pittsburgh and their conservation leadership with African Penguins.
Read MoreRecord Number of Peregrine Falcons Counted in Allegheny County | National Today
Conservation efforts have helped the raptor species rebound in the region.
Read MoreWhy Are There No Birds in My Birdhouse? I Asked Expert Bob Mulvihill Who Told Me How to Attract Birds to Any Birdhouse | Gardening Know How
To help ensure your birdhouses are as appealing to birds as possible, [we] asked a National Aviary Ornithologist Bob Mulvihill for the most common reasons why houses remain vacant and how to make houses more attractive to garden birds.
Read MorePeregrine falcons to be protected during Tarentum Bridge construction project | TribLive
Peregrine falcons that nest under the Tarentum Bridge will be protected as best they can during an upcoming, long-term construction project along the span.
Read MoreThink pink: The National Aviary hosts Flamingo Fest | Pitt News
This past weekend, from Feb. 28 to March 1, the National Aviary celebrated Flamingo Fest, a two-day special event dedicated to the tropical pink bird. The event originally started as a chance for aviary visitors to see live flamingos.
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