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Energy-Efficient, Bird-Safe Glass Installed at National Aviary’s New Garden Room | Glass on Web

Energy-efficient, bird-safe glass is installed in The Garden Room, a new venue for weddings, special events, and educational programs.

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National Aviary Nurses Sick Bird On Endangered Species List Back to Health | KDKA - CBS Pittsburgh

The National Aviary jumped into action when one of their birds, an endangered species, became ill.

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Beloved Bird Returns Home Thanks to Lifesaving Care at the National Aviary | National Aviary News

Customized medicine, hand-fed pineapple ice cubes, and uncompromising care help the National Aviary’s famous Wattled Curassow return to the Wetlands

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Birdwatching takes flight in Pennsylvania | Keystone Edge

Birdwatching and birding have become wildly popular across PA.

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Bethel Park woman named National Aviary’s Volunteer of the Year | TribLIVE

Elaine Steffenauer is recognized for her dedication to the National Aviary.

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10 Things to Do This Week with Kids | Kidsburgh

Pick up a paintbrush and create a masterpiece during Brushes & Birds!

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Thousands of Birds Fly Over Pittsburgh During Mass Migration | KDKA - CBS Pittsburgh

Ornithologist Bob Mulvihill discusses this annual return of birds from the north to their wintering grounds in the south.

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10 Fun Zoos in PA to Visit | Uncovering PA

If you love animals, you're in luck -- there are some fantastic zoos in PA, including the National Aviary!

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National Aviary Names Elaine Steffenauer Volunteer of the Year | National Aviary News

Nominated by staff, Elaine is recognized for her ongoing commitment and leadership.

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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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