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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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Sister Skunk Name Results Are IN! | National Aviary

The entire two-round naming contest highlighted just how much people truly care about the National Aviary: raising more $2,500 in 2.5 weeks, and increasing September Guest and Member attendance at the Aviary by 40% compared to past years.

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The National Aviary receives prestigious accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums | Association of Zoos and Aquariums

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has announced that the National Aviary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was once again granted accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission.

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The Expert’s Guide to Helping Injured Birds During the Fall Migration | National Geographic

Every year billions of birds die from glass window collisions, or from house cat attacks. These incidents can be avoided, and injured birds can be taken care of.

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If You Hear “Kis-Ka-Dee,” Look Up Because Experts Say You May Have a Rare Visitor in Your Yard | Yahoo Life

But avid birdwatchers know that every region also has birds that are far less common—and that makes spotting one an extra memorable experience no matter how old you are.

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Musical Parking Chairs featuring the National Aviary’s Own Cathy Schlott! | The YaJagoff Podcast

Musical Parking Chairs? Yep! And a skunk and Blue Zone Food! Now THAT’s a show description!

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