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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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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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Sister Skunk Name Results Are IN! | National Aviary

The entire two-round naming contest highlighted just how much people truly care about the National Aviary: raising more $2,500 in 2.5 weeks, and increasing September Guest and Member attendance at the Aviary by 40% compared to past years.

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The National Aviary receives prestigious accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums | Association of Zoos and Aquariums

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has announced that the National Aviary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was once again granted accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission.

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The Expert’s Guide to Helping Injured Birds During the Fall Migration | National Geographic

Every year billions of birds die from glass window collisions, or from house cat attacks. These incidents can be avoided, and injured birds can be taken care of.

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If You Hear “Kis-Ka-Dee,” Look Up Because Experts Say You May Have a Rare Visitor in Your Yard | Yahoo Life

But avid birdwatchers know that every region also has birds that are far less common—and that makes spotting one an extra memorable experience no matter how old you are.

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Musical Parking Chairs featuring the National Aviary’s Own Cathy Schlott! | The YaJagoff Podcast

Musical Parking Chairs? Yep! And a skunk and Blue Zone Food! Now THAT’s a show description!

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