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17 ways to celebrate Halloween in Pittsburgh | Kidsburgh

Celebrate the seasonal chills and thrills of fall with the return of Owl-o-Ween!

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Artist (s-l-o-w-l-y) at work: Guests can experience Valentino, the National Aviary’s painting sloth | TribLIVE

Guests can learn about sloths and take home a one-of-a-kind piece of art during a new Sloth Painting Encounter.

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Why You Need to Host Your Next Business Event in Pittsburgh | Convene Online

Event planners can choose from a number of outdoor venues, including the rooftop at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Gateway Clipper Fleet and National Aviary, among others.

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National Aviary announces fall schedule with new offerings, safety protocols in place | Northside Chronicle

Offerings include in-person daily activities and Animal Encounters, and virtual offerings.

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Energy-Efficient, Bird-Safe Glass Installed at Garden Room | Building Enclosure

The Garden Room is designed to protect the both the environment and the local bird population that inhabits the surrounding city park.

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Aviary protects local habitat with energy-efficient, bird-safe glass | Construction Specifier

The National Aviary completed the installation of bird-friendly glass windows and doors at its Garden Room, a new venue for weddings, special events, and educational programs.

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Pittsburgh’s National Aviary Offers Bird Lovers a Unique Dating Spot | DatingAdvice.com

The National Aviary is one of the most unique dating destinations for nature lovers in the United States.

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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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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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