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10 things to do with kids this week in Pittsburgh | Kidsburgh

Party with flamingos at Flamingo Fest!

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10 Events & Activities to Do this Weekend | WTAJ - CBS Altoona

Flock to Flamingo Fest, with enhanced safety protocols.

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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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Endangered African Penguin Chick, Now One Month Old, Makes Public Debut at National Aviary | National Aviary News

You can see the chick when it makes appearances twice a day in the Avian Care Center.

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High-intensity Flight Feather Molt | American Ornithological Society Blog

How do migratory songbirds manage and resolve potential conflicts between breeding, molt, and fall migration?

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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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