Tag: birding

Belted Kingfisher eating a small insect.

Sat., May 3 | 7 am – 2:30 pm | Presque Isle | Transportation and Packed Lunch from Atria’s Included

Meet up with National Aviary experts for a morning of birdwatching at Presque Isle: a bird migration hotspot prized by birders in our region and beyond!

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Victoria Crowned Pigeon in the nest with a chick

Sun., January 26 and February 2 |  9 – 11 am

Focus on refining your bird photography skills with a series of courses lead by National Aviary Educator and Photographer Mike Faix, an accomplished nature photographer with years of experience photographing birds.

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Male Hooded Merganser swimming in the water

Sun., November 3 | 7 am – 2:30 pm

Duck, duck, duck…..goose! Meet up with National Aviary Ornithologist Bob Mulvihill for a morning of birdwatching near the height of waterfowl migration season.

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National Aviary Ornithologist Bob Mulvihill smiling holding binoculars

Sat., September 28 | 8:30 – 11:30 am

Meet up with a National Aviary Ornithologist Bob Mulvihill for a morning of birdwatching at Powdermill Avian Research Center.

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A group of kayakers on a lake

Sat., September 14 | 8 – 11 am | $75 per person | North Park Lake

Migration Edition! Take to the water with the National Aviary and L.L.Bean for a birding adventure by kayak!

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A group of kayakers on a lake

Sunday, August 18 | 6 – 9 pm | $75 per person | North Park Lake

Sunset Edition! Take to the water with the National Aviary and L.L.Bean for a birding adventure by kayak!

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A group of kayakers on a lake

Sunday, July 21 | 6 – 9 pm | North Park Lake

Sunset Edition! Take to the water with the National Aviary and L.L.Bean for a birding adventure by kayak!

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A group of kayakers on a lake

Sunday, June 23 | 5:30 – 8:30 am | North Park Lake

Sunrise Edition! Take to the water with the National Aviary and L.L.Bean for a birding adventure by kayak!

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A Black-throated Blue Warbler sitting on a small branch in Western PA's Cook Forest. The Warbler is looking to its left, showcasing a large spot of white plumage on its chest, surrounded by various black and blue feathers.

Sun., June 9 | 7 am – 2:30 pm

Meet up with an Aviary expert and explore Cook Forest – a breeding ground for many of Pennsylvania’s most sought-after songbirds.

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an American Goldfinch perched on a branch

Meet up with National Aviary Ornithologist Bob Mulvihill for a morning of birdwatching at Presque Isle: a bird migration hotspot.

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National Aviary to take over Shady Side Academy middle school | TribeLIVE

A Shady Side Academy alumnus is helping the National Aviary find a nest for its next breeding and conservation center, teaching hospital and educational space.

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National Aviary welcomes 10 new animal ambassadors | WPXI

The National Aviary is welcoming 10 animal ambassadors into its family.

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National Aviary gets 7 new species | MSN

The aviary says it's already home to more than 500 animals, and the new species highlight the importance of biodiversity in shared ecosystems. 

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National Aviary gets 7 new species | CBS News

Seven new species are getting a home at the National Aviary, and most of them aren't birds.

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National Aviary getting new avian conservation center | CBS News

The aviary is getting a new property, Shady Side Academy Middle School and it will create a first-of-its-kind conservancy. KDKA's Jessica Guay spoke with National Aviary executive director Cheryl Tracy about the new facility.

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