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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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For the birds: Program asks Pittsburgh buildings and homeowners to limit light pollution to aid migrations | WESA

Lights Out was begun in September by the Carnegie along with BNY Mellon, the Building Owners and Managers Association of Pittsburgh, the National Aviary, and Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership.

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Escape to Pittsburgh for a Tropical Date Experience at The National Aviary | DatingNews.com

Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the National Aviary offers couples the opportunity to escape to paradise without having to use their passport.

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10 best March events for kids in Pittsburgh, from ‘Disney on Ice’ to St. Patrick’s Day | Kidsburgh

Join your fine-feathered friends for the two-day Penguin-palooza at the National Aviary.

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43 summer camps where kids can have fun, exercise and even learn something in Pittsburgh | NEXTPittsburgh

The National Aviary is offering in-person camps this summer, bringing campers above and below the waves to learn about birds and other unique creatures who call the world’s oceans home!

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Spotlight on Art: Two Artists’ Love Took Flight at the National Aviary | Pittsburgh Magazine

COVID-19 hasn’t stopped artists Maria DeSimone Prascak and Johno Prascak’s work at the National Aviary — in fact, it’s expanded it.

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8 Pittsburgh museum cafés well worth a visit | NEXTPittsburgh

Pick up lunch at Atria’s Kookaburra Kitchen and enjoy it in the National Aviary’s Garden Room lobby.

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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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