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Yinzer Shopping Network | Very Local Pittsburgh

Valentino the Two-toed Sloth makes an appearance in this special guide to gifts in Pittsburgh.

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50 of the Most Frequently Asked Questions about Pittsburgh | Discover the Burgh

Where's a great place place to take kids in Pittsburgh? The National Aviary!

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Holiday Cheer at the National Aviary | National Aviary News

Opportunities to connect with nature and enjoy the holiday season at the National Aviary

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Families can explore the National Aviary’s seasonal exhibits, gift shop | TribLIVE

Shake off the winter blues in the National Aviary's lush tropical habitats!

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Wow! Pittsburgh Gave Big Like Never Before | Pittsburgh Magazine

The first day of this year's #GiveBigPittsburgh campaign obliterated previous first-day totals.

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21 Ways Kids Can Celebrate the Holidays in Pittsburgh | Kidsburgh

The National Aviary in Pittsburgh will show off its new event space with Holidays in the Garden from Dec. 26-30.

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Owl Be Darned – Rockefeller Center Christmas tree survival tale not surprising | TribLIVE

National Aviary Ornithologist shares insights on the Northern Saw-whet Owl who made an unplanned visit to Rockefeller Center

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Pet Events: National Aviary offers holiday gift ideas | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The National Aviary is promoting its always alluring bird-themed items in the gift shops as the perfect holiday gifts.

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National Aviary’s New Garden Room Kicks Off with Brunch | Pittsburgh Magazine

Enjoy brunch in The Garden Room, the National Aviary's new event space!

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4 peregrine falcon chicks banded at Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning | CBS News

Viewers of the National Aviary's FalconCam have been watching parents Carla and Ecco raise the chicks since the start of the season, and it's the third year their offspring have been banded.

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4 Cathedral of Learning peregrine falcon chicks banded by game commission | WPXI

Four chicks of the peregrine falcon pair Carla and Ecco were banded Wednesday morning at the Cathedral of Learning on the University of Pittsburgh’s campus.

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Do Animals Enjoy Music? Zoömusicology Has Surprising Answers (Ft. National Aviary Ornithologist Bob Mulvihill) | Yahoo News

Bob Mulvihill, Lead Ornithologist at the National Aviary, also explains how music affects birds.

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USPS Bald Eagle Stamps | United States Postal Service

U.S. Postal Service released a set of stamps honoring our national bird, the bald eagle, at the National Eagle Center.

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How to attract orioles to your yard this spring | National Geographic

These songbirds have a conspicuous sweet tooth—but experts say putting out oranges and other fruits isn't the only way to turn your backyard into an oriole hotspot.

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