Pittsburgh second graders get a unique environmental lesson on the North Shore | CBS News
On Saturday morning in Pittsburgh, second graders had the chance to get their hands a little dirty while learning all about nature. The kids were taking part in learning about birds, their environments, and planting trees that will help the birds have food and shelter.
Read MoreThis Food Garland Will Have Birds Flocking To Your Yard – It’s So Simple To Make (Ft. Insight from National Aviary Ornithologist Bob Mulvihill) | Gardening Know How
Fuel your yard's birds up with all the spring strength they need, and attract new varieties too with this simple food garland.
Read More5 Things to Do on the North Shore & North Side | Pittsburgh Magazine
The home of both the Steelers’ Acrisure Stadium and the Pirates’ PNC Park, the historic North Side and riverfront North Shore are full of tourist destinations large and small, plus food, trails and scenic river views.
Read MoreExperience Pittsburgh during the draft with these things to do near the action | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
But if you feel moving too much is for the birds and prefer a more serene experience, The National Aviary offers an immersive and open rendezvous with 500 birds of all shapes, sizes and rarity levels.
Read MoreYour Day in North Shore & North Side: A 24-Hour Itinerary | VisitPittsburgh
This itinerary is designed for a perfect day exploring one of Pittsburgh’s busiest neighborhoods. It’s a walkable plan that combines iconic sights, local food, and unique experiences.
Read MoreCreate Safer Nesting Spots for Backyard Birds (featuring insight from National Aviary Ornithologist Bob Mulvihill) | Homes and Gardens
Experts say to consider birdhouse alternatives that provide safe nesting spots, keep predators away, and still look good in your yard.
Read MoreThese Plants Can Turn Your Yard into a Hummingbird Haven (Featuring Insight from National Aviary Ornithologist Bob Mulvihill) | A-Z Animals
According to Bob Mulvihill, a Lead Ornithologist at The National Aviary, hummingbirds and flowers have spent millennia shaping each other.
Read MorePeregrine falcons start incubating clutch of 4 eggs in Cathedral of Learning nest | WPXI
The National Aviary says Carla started incubating her eggs after laying a third one on Sunday afternoon.
Read More4 Common Materials That Could Be Harming Your Backyard Birds – And What to Provide Instead (featuring insight from Dr. Pilar Fish) | Homes and Gardens
From dryer lint to loose yarn, these damaging materials could be hiding in plain sight
Read MorePeregrine 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.
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