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Ten things to do in Pittsburgh this summer that are actually worth your time

Ten things to do in Pittsburgh this summer that are actually worth your time

Explore wildlife at The National Aviary

If you’re looking for something a bit different from your typical museum day, the National Aviary is an awesome way to switch things up. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the aviary offers different ways to explore natural habitats and learn about the plants and birds that live there. You can view a feeding, walk around the aviary or have a special animal encounter. There are also special exhibits and seasonal events that are constantly changing, so everyone can experience something new. 

P.S. — the aviary even has a livestream all spring and summer showing the Peregrine Falcon nest on top of the Cathedral of Learning! 

Read more here. 

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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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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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