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As winter wanes and spring approaches, trees and flowers aren’t all that bloom! Thanks to the steamy temperatures of our lush habitats, January through April is PEAK nesting season for an array of adorable birds at the National Aviary. Immerse yourself in the beauty of budding relationships, nesting, and hopefully adorable chicks during our new seasonal theme, Nesting in Nature.

Willy sniffing through natural ground coverings
Willy walking through straw and pebbles that mimic his natural habitat

Say Hey to Willy!

Southern Three-banded Armadillo, and longtime National Aviary Animal Ambassador, Willy, has officially taken up residence in the Grasslands Presented by Vitro Architectural Glass! His presence in our Grasslands habitat also exemplifies a healthy, biodiverse ecosystem that supports birds and mammals alike, and all species (including humans) need to flourish. Come see Willy in his new, specially designed area inside the immersive habitat, as he explores his “digs” (alongside feathered habitat-mates) during your next National Aviary visit.

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A guest watching a Blue-crowned Motmot
Ragianna bird of paradise on a branch.

IT’S BACK: Night in the Tropics!

All aboard! Set sail on a Sunset Riviera getaway on Fri., July 17 with tickets to summer’s hottest 21+ party, Night in the Tropics Presented by UPMC Health Plan! Transport yourself to a Mediterranean-style paradise with the Aviary’s crew handling your every need, complete with show-stopping live entertainment under the stars, meet-and-greets with Animal Ambassadors, unlimited small plates from local restaurants and signature cocktails, beer, and wine, and SO MUCH MORE.

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These Plants Can Turn Your Yard into a Hummingbird Haven (Featuring Insight from National Aviary Ornithologist Bob Mulvihill) | A-Z Animals

According to Bob Mulvihill, a Lead Ornithologist at The National Aviary, hummingbirds and flowers have spent millennia shaping each other.

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Peregrine falcons start incubating clutch of 4 eggs in Cathedral of Learning nest | WPXI

The National Aviary says Carla started incubating her eggs after laying a third one on Sunday afternoon.

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Peregrine falcon clutch of eggs growing in Cathedral of Learning nest | WPXI

The clutch of peregrine falcon eggs is growing up high on the Cathedral of Learning.

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Peregrine falcons on Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning lay first egg of season | CBS News

The National Aviary, which runs a livestream of the nest, said Carla laid the first egg around 4 a.m. on Wednesday. It's the first of up to six, though the average peregrine falcon clutch is four. 

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