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Meet Marge! The National Aviary Introduces Their Fluffy New Penguin Chick to the World | People Magazine Online

Marge hatched at Pittsburgh's National Aviary in January, and she is the first chick for penguin parents Buddy and Holly.

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Baby Penguin Joins Flock At National Aviary | CBS Cleveland

Meet Marge! A new baby penguin has joined the flock at the National Aviary, and she's a symbol of hope for an endangered species.

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It’s a girl! Pittsburgh’s National Aviary announces gender, name of African Penguin chick | WPXI - NBC Pittsburgh

It’s a girl! Pittsburgh’s National Aviary announced Tuesday the gender of its newest endangered African Penguin, as well as its name: Marge.

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Welcome, Marge! National Aviary Announces Name and Gender of Endangered African Penguin Chick | National Aviary News

Named in honor of a generous donor’s mother, the little penguin’s name was revealed in an adorable video released by the National Aviary.

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National Aviary Research: Water Quality and Songbird Survival | BirdsCaribbean

National Aviary Director of Conservation and Field Research Dr. Steve Latta has been studying the Louisiana Waterthrush for more than a decade.

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Pitt Peregrines Welcome St. Paddy’s Egg | PittWire

The latest pair to make their home at Pitt are Morela—named after the Polish word for apricot, due to her coloring—and Ecco.

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Falcon lays first egg of 2021 atop Cathedral of Learning | Post Gazette

The peregrine falcon female, Morela, laid her first egg of the year at 11:54 a.m. Wednesday.

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Wild peregrine falcon lays first egg at Cathedral of Learning nest in Oakland | WPXI - NBC Pittsburgh

A wild peregrine falcon nesting at the Cathedral of Learning in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh has laid her first egg of 2021.

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Peregrine Falcon Nesting Atop Pitt’s Cathedral Of Learning Lays First Egg | KDKA - CBS Pittsburgh

A wild peregrine falcon nesting way up high in the Cathedral of Learning has laid its first egg.

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National Aviary announces arrival of falcon egg at Cathedral of Learning nest | WTAE - ABC Pittsburgh

The National Aviary in Pittsburgh announced Thursday that there is a new egg in the nest at the Cathedral of Learning.

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New Andean condor arrives at National Aviary | CBS News

A new Andean condor has arrived at the National Aviary, with the hope that he'll play a role in conserving the species.

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Your Weekend Guide for Apr. 11-13: From a Bunny Trolley to an Eggstravaganza, spring has sprung in Pittsburgh! | Kidsburgh

Kids at the Aviary's spring-themed Eggstravaganza will participate in a scavenger hunt, story time, and receive prizes to take home, meet a skink and take a photo with the Easter Bunny. 

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Allegheny County, Pittsburgh library card holders can get free admission to several attractions | WPXI

The Allegheny Regional Asset District is bringing back its RAD Summer Staycation free-admission program for a second year.

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6 Things to Do in Pittsburgh This Weekend | Pittsburgh Magazine

Up-close encounters can be found throughout the National Aviary, but there may be no better way to get an introduction to some remarkable species than the Aviary’s free-flight bird shows.

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