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It’s a girl! Pittsburgh’s National Aviary announces gender, name of African Penguin chick | WPXI - NBC Pittsburgh

It’s a girl! Pittsburgh’s National Aviary announced Tuesday the gender of its newest endangered African Penguin, as well as its name: Marge.

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Welcome, Marge! National Aviary Announces Name and Gender of Endangered African Penguin Chick | National Aviary News

Named in honor of a generous donor’s mother, the little penguin’s name was revealed in an adorable video released by the National Aviary.

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National Aviary Research: Water Quality and Songbird Survival | BirdsCaribbean

National Aviary Director of Conservation and Field Research Dr. Steve Latta has been studying the Louisiana Waterthrush for more than a decade.

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Pitt Peregrines Welcome St. Paddy’s Egg | PittWire

The latest pair to make their home at Pitt are Morela—named after the Polish word for apricot, due to her coloring—and Ecco.

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Falcon lays first egg of 2021 atop Cathedral of Learning | Post Gazette

The peregrine falcon female, Morela, laid her first egg of the year at 11:54 a.m. Wednesday.

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Wild peregrine falcon lays first egg at Cathedral of Learning nest in Oakland | WPXI - NBC Pittsburgh

A wild peregrine falcon nesting at the Cathedral of Learning in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh has laid her first egg of 2021.

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Peregrine Falcon Nesting Atop Pitt’s Cathedral Of Learning Lays First Egg | KDKA - CBS Pittsburgh

A wild peregrine falcon nesting way up high in the Cathedral of Learning has laid its first egg.

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National Aviary announces arrival of falcon egg at Cathedral of Learning nest | WTAE - ABC Pittsburgh

The National Aviary in Pittsburgh announced Thursday that there is a new egg in the nest at the Cathedral of Learning.

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New Aviary Insider Tour Lets You Experience Nature From Home | WESA

The “Aviary Insider Tour” is a 30-minute exploration of the National Aviary's habitats and animals, including close-up views of the birds.

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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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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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