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11 Best Things To Do With Kids in Pittsburgh This March | Macaroni Kid South Hills

Discover the funny side of birds and learn why art and science are natural allies with Rosemary Mosco, the naturalist and kids' book author behind Bird and Moon Comics!

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Enjoy warmth in wetlands during Flamingo Fest at the National Aviary | TribLIVE

Flamingos are easy to spot in the wetlands at the National Aviary. Guests can learn more about these unique birds Saturday and Sunday at the annual Flamingo Fest.

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Pandemic Brain Fog? Here’s How to Clear It | TribLIVE

f you’re intrigued by the visitors to your backyard feeder, learn more during upcoming bird programs with the National Aviary.

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What Bird is This? | KDKA - CBS Pittsburgh

Ornithologist Bob Mulvihill helped identify an interesting bird found near Pittsburgh.

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9 Things to Do This Weekend with Kids | Kidsburgh

Peek at critter cams, like the National Aviary's camera at the Peregrine Falcon nest at the Cathedral of Learning.

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Family-Friendly Events in Pittsburgh | KDKA - CBS Pittsburgh

A trip to the National Aviary for Flamingo Fest is like a mini-vacation!

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National Aviary’s African Penguin Chick Makes Public Debut | KDKA - CBS Pittsburgh

You can vote on the National Aviary's website on whether you think the chick is a boy or girl!

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Endangered African Penguin chick ready for public debut | WPXI - NBC Pittsburgh

The endangered African Penguin chick, now 1-month-old, has made its public debut at the National Aviary.

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Endangered African Penguin Chick Debuts At National Aviary | Pittsburgh Patch

Visitors will be able to see the chick when it makes appearances in the Avian Care Center twice a day; the viewing area is set up with social distancing protocols in place.

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Your 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.

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Create 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.

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These 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.

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Peregrine 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.

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