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Sloth Rosy Spoonbill Victoria Crowned Pigeon Brown Pelican African Penguin May 1, 2009 The National Avairy located in Pittsburgh is where friends flock together. There are over 600 birds there representing over 200 species. The newest exhibit is to open later this month: Penguin Point housing African Penguins. We got to meet Simon. Birds

June 28, 2008 Pittsburgh Aviary is a birders paradise. You can walk among birds from many areas of the world, but you have to watch out for bird bombs. Kathy’s favorite, the brown pelicans have grown up quite a bit since we last saw them. They came to the Aviary because they have clubbed feet and would not survive in the wild. The pair of broad billed herons have mated and their little baby is learning to get around the canopy of trees in their open room. The bright yellow birds would chase him around shooing him away from their territory. Will’s favorite, a hen from Asia loves walking the banisters. There are trees and some beautiful flowers blooming among them. Another of Will’s favorites is the Golden Eagle that will come right up to the window and interact with him. Outside the squirrels get peanuts before the bird of prey show….wonder if one of the birds went after a squirrel one time! Here in Pittsburgh, PA it is cloudy, but warm. We made our way to the Buffalo Wild Wings in Monr...

Pittsburgh Aviary was again a fun place to spend the afternoon. We played in the Lorrie Room with colorful Lorries sitting on us, pecking at our buttons and beads and laughed at their antics. In the open room we watched a lady scratch the neck of a little social bird. Kathy was overjoyed as her favorite bird, the pelican hopped up on the rail and let her get close enough to look down his throat!