Pitt falcon fledglings leave the nest
The falcon fledglings living on top of the university's Cathedral of Learning left the nest earlier this month, but are likely to linger in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood.
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The Nature Conservancy protects 1,158 acres on Allegheny Front, now part of Pa. game lands
The land is in Somerset County is along the Allegheny Front escarpment in the Appalachians. It is now part of State Game Lanes 82.
Plant waste from a botanic garden creates natural habitat for injured birds
Native plant waste helps not only injured birds but the people who take care of them. “It makes me want to get up and come to work."
Audubon Christmas Bird Count takes flight this month
It's the longest running citizen science project in the country happening from mid-December to early-January.
For Smart, Social Crows, Pennsylvania is a Warm Winter Oasis
During December, crows congregate in raucous urban roosts. Here's the lowdown on why they're here, and what they're up to.
Common terns successfully breed at Presque Isle State Park for the first time in 60 years
The shorebird species is endangered in Pennsylvania and two juveniles fledged their nest on sandy, Lake Erie beach in August.
“Big Bugs” land at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
The large-scale scultures of David Rogers' Big Bugs + Pollinators highlight the ecological importance of insects and pollinators.
First ‘Bird Town’ in Allegheny County commits to creating a bird-friendly community
A program supporting birds has migrated to Allegheny County. Swissvale is the first to join the Bird Town effort.
A school day built around birds gives students many ways into their world
The Campus Laboratory School at Carlow University taught students about birds through art, music, poetry, machine learning and even sports.
Why I’m addicted to bird nestcams (and you should be too)
For many, following a bird nestcam starts as a curiosity, then quickly veers toward obsession. And the high drama in the bird world can be as intense and dark as a Hollywood thriller.
