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NEWS FROM THE NATIONAL AVIARY WINTER/SPRING 2021
Versatile and Dazzling,
The Garden Room is Now Open
I
n fall of 2020, the National Aviary wing of a bird in flight toward Allegheny pandemic. Atria’s Specialty Catering and
celebrated the completion of The Commons Park. Inside, energy-saving Vitro Architectural Glass are sponsors
Garden Room, a 9,000 square- light refracting skylights that provide of The Garden Room.
foot event space overlooking Lake natural lighting and heating are both
Lead funding for The Garden Room
Elizabeth. With beautiful design functional and eye-catching.
was provided by the Richard King
elements offering a connection to
The Garden Room can accommodate Mellon Foundation, with additional
nature, an industrial kitchen, innovative
200 for seated dining with bookings funding provided by The Charity Randall
sustainability features, and access to a
available through 2023. While safety Foundation, Hillman Foundation, Eden
patio and garden, The Garden Room is a
guidelines are in place, The Garden Hall Foundation, Allegheny Regional
versatile, purposefully designed venue.
Room provides a gorgeous setting Asset District, Allegheny Foundation,
A nearly 2,000 square-foot lobby leads
for physically distanced Bar and Bat Allegheny County, Jack Buncher
to The Charity Randall Foundation Eagle
Mitzvahs, showers, and small weddings. Foundation, The Charles M. Morris
Hall, which provides interior connectivity
In the state-of-the-art kitchen, Atria’s Charitable Trust, Robert and Mary
between the event space and the
Specialty Catering prepares gourmet Weisbrod Foundation, and original
National Aviary’s habitats.
meals for events and brunches. The National Aviary Board of Trustees
The Garden Room is grand yet cozy, facility also includes new ADA-accessible member Michael Flinn and his wife,
bookended by large fireplaces. Glass restrooms, including an all gender Eileen Flinn, both long-time supporters
windows and doors incorporating bird- restroom with an adult changing table. of the National Aviary. •
safe glass from Vitro Architectural Glass
The completion of The Garden Room
provide optional open-air access to an
was years in the making, with funding
elegant terrace.
secured before ground was broken in
Viewed in profile, the vaulted roof of The December 2019. The careful planning
Garden Room spreads like the upturned of the dedicated project team including
Perfido Weiskopf Wagstaff + Goettel
and Jendoco Construction Corporation
helped to bring the project to fruition,
despite the uncertainty caused by the
Booking now for events
through 2023 »
From the Director The National Aviary inspires respect for
nature through an appreciation of birds.
Looking Ahead with Hope
The past year has been one of the most The completion of The Garden Room is remarkable,
challenging years that the National Aviary especially during such a turbulent year. This new space
has ever experienced — one that required positions the National Aviary for growth and enables us to
agility, hard work, and the support of our reach more people with our mission into the future.
entire community. When we closed our
This past year has demonstrated the resiliency and
doors in March of 2020 to help do our part
adaptability of the National Aviary, and it has also
in slowing the spread of COVID-19, we could
highlighted that we have the most amazing members,
have never predicted that they would remain
friends, donors, staff, volunteers and board of directors,
closed for over three months. Nor could we
who continue to help us along our way. Change has been
predict additional closures as the year wore on. From the
our only constant, and the challenges of the pandemic are
beginning, however, we did know that the high-level care
far from over. Our new operational model continues to limit
of our birds would not be compromised, and our mission
our daily capacity, which allows for us to operate as safely
to inspire respect for nature through an appreciation of
and responsibly as possible, but this also limits our funding
birds would not stop.
from admissions, programs, and events. Your support of
We worked diligently to create a plan for the National our programs and your generous philanthropy over the past
Aviary to remain viable despite a significant loss of revenue. several months has allowed us to continue to rise to meet
We remained adaptable while keeping the health and the pressing economic challenges and to continue to deliver
safety of our visitors, staff, and volunteers at the forefront. our mission. The generosity of our vibrant community
We adopted a new operating model with enhanced safety throughout this pandemic is nothing short of spectacular.
protocols, while still offering immersive experiences for our
We know that nature — birds, in particular — can offer
community, creating deep connections with birds and the
comfort and connection. During this time of uncertainty, that
natural world.
connection is needed now more than ever. And the National
We used the challenges of the pandemic as an opportunity Aviary needs you — our members and friends —now more
to share our mission with new audiences. We quickly than ever.
launched online education programs for learners of all
As we look to the year ahead, I invite you to continue to
ages, providing a connection to nature and to others at a
engage with our programs, philanthropic campaigns, and
time when many of us were quite isolated. We developed
events — both virtually and in person. Join us to explore our
successful philanthropic campaigns that were vital in
immersive habitats, stop by The Garden Room, and take
ensuring a future for the National Aviary and even launched
time to appreciate the remarkable birds that call the National
an online gift shop during the holidays. The Aviary’s critical
Aviary home! Your support is what makes our mission
work now reaches international audiences and these new
possible. Thank you!
innovative programs help to fund our mission.
Sincerely,
We also celebrated a major milestone that was years in
the making: the completion of The Garden Room, a new
all-seasons event space that offers stunning views of the
surrounding garden and park, seamless connectivity to our
immersive habitats via The Charity Randall Foundation Eagle Cheryl L. Tracy
Hall, and ample space for events and education programs. Executive Director
Stay Connected BirdCalls is published for members and
benefactors of the National Aviary.
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Twitter: @National_Aviary Editor: Molly Toth
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Instagram: @National_Aviary Molly.Toth@aviary.org
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Daily Schedule
A Tropical Retreat Awaits Included with Admission
at the National Aviary 10:30 am Penguin Feeding and Talk
Penguin Point
A
n island getaway may be out of the question this winter, but a
tropical retreat is within reach at the National Aviary. Connect with 11 am Through May 2
nature on a journey through warm, expansive habitats where birds Amazing Amazon
fly freely. Enhanced safety protocols, including timed entry tickets, Presented by
a mask requirement, and frequent disinfection of surfaces allow visitors to Helen M. Schmidt FliteZone™ Theater
experience immersive habitats and beautiful birds.
The world of birds can be a retreat from trying times, and connections with 1 pm Flamingo Island Adventure
nature can be comforting. For families, a visit to the National Aviary is an Wetlands
opportunity for learning and engagement close to home.
Experience birds in new ways with daily programs, included with admission 1 pm Tropical Rainforest
and designed with physical distancing in mind. Watch a playful colony of
African Penguins at mealtime during a Penguin Talk, see gorgeous birds fly in
Feeding and Talk
Tropical Rainforest
front of a cascading waterfall during a Tropical Rainforest Talk and Feeding,
and go on a Flamingo Island Adventure in the Wetlands! Get a ticket to
meet the birds of the Amazon rainforest in Amazing Amazon, presented 2:30 pm Through May 2
AAA Travel, an interactive bird show where colorful macaws and a Toco Amazing Amazon
Toucan fly by! Presented by
Animal Encounters elevate a visit to the National Aviary and deepen a Helen M. Schmidt FliteZone™ Theater
connection to nature. Animal Encounters now include general admission,
and start at only $16 more, making it easier than ever to have a personal 3:30 pm Hang with the Bats
experience with a sloth, flamingo, penguin, or bird of prey! Canary’s Call
The National Aviary’s thoughtfully planned enhanced safety protocols follow Presented by
the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the
Allegheny County Health Department. A timed entry ticketing system keeps
capacity low and allows ample room for physical distancing in expansive
4 pm Penguin Feeding and Talk
Penguin Point
tropical habitats. Protective face masks must be worn over the nose and
mouth at all times by visitors, staff, and volunteers. Staff and volunteers
undergo a health risk assessment and temperature check before the start of = requires additional ticket/fee
each shift. Hand sanitization stations are available throughout the facility,
and surfaces are disinfected regularly throughout the day.
A world of warm, lush habitats awaits!
Purchase timed entry tickets
at aviary.org.
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Uncompromising Care
Aviary recovering from pneumonia and
a mass in her chest. She grew stronger
thanks to human-grade medicines
During Difficult Times
and intensive nursing, but it was the
company of her life-long companion,
Stanley, that brought back her spirited
personality. With his company, Dottie
made a full recovery and returned to
Penguin Point.
Last summer, aviculturists noticed
that Joanie, the Wattled
Curassow with a big
personality, seemed
Guam sluggish. Veterinary staff
Kingfisher found that Joanie was in
kidney failure and had
a stomach condition. A
diagnosis like this could be
devastating for an older bird.
Wattled
The team was determined
T
Curassow to give her the best possible
his past year was chance for recovery. With a
unlike any other and new treatment protocol,
dramatically altered human-grade medicines,
the rhythms of daily and her favorite foods
life. But, even in the midst of a (pineapple ice cubes), she
pandemic, nature carried on, recovered. Healthy and
and care for the animals who strong, Joanie returned to
call the National Aviary home Victoria the Wetlands habitat she
Crowned Pigeon
went on uncompromised. has called home for over
20 years.
Closing a zoo is not as simple
as turning off the lights and Wild birds on the The National Aviary’s
locking up — not when animals still Mariana commitment to caring and
Mariana Islands face Fruit-Dove
need to be fed, eggs are still being laid, an uncertain future, the support of a generous
and chicks are hatching and taking but recent hatchings community of donors
their first flights. offer glimmers of hope. In the spring, helped bring extinct-in-the-wild chicks
two Guam Kingfishers hatched. into the world, nursed beloved birds
The essential staff of the National
Each hatching is a milestone for this back to health, and made milestones
Aviary continued to provide the
extinct-in-the-wild species. like an endangered species’ first
highest quality care, despite the
fledging possible. •
challenges of a closure that lasted over In December, the doors of the
three months. Their incredible work is National Aviary closed once
reflected in successful hatchings and more in following a statewide
remarkable recoveries for birds facing order during a surge of COVID-19
medical conditions. cases across the nation. The first
In the early days of the pandemic, a ever fledging of an endangered
Victoria Crowned Pigeon chick fledged Mariana Fruit-Dove at the
the nest, joining parents Isabella and National Aviary was a bright spot
Ferdinand in the Tropical Rainforest. This during this time. The little chick
pair recently fledged their tenth chick at is one of only 44 of its species in
the National Aviary. The lush greenery human care.
of their habitat closely resembles the In June, a beloved member of the
Victoria Crowned Pigeon’s native New African Penguin colony finally returned See Dottie’s amazing
Guinea, contributing to this pair’s home after a long illness. Dottie spent recovery and triumphant
success as parents. months in the Avian ICU at the National return to Penguin Point!
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Leading the Way to a SAFE Future
for African Penguins
T
he world’s penguin species are information discovered in these oil spills and disease outbreaks; SAFE
facing serious challenges, and populations to support wild and is engaged in disaster preparedness
most are in rapid decline. African rehabilitated penguins in Africa. As a efforts, training teams to respond
Penguins are no exception. In just two member of the SSP steering committee to oil spills and disease outbreaks
decades, the species has experienced for African Penguins, National Aviary and improving outcomes of such
a decline of nearly seventy-five Senior Aviculturist Chris Gaus plays a disasters. Tremendous collaboration
percent. The causes for this decline key role in this AZA-wide collaboration. with groups within South Africa and
are multifaceted, and addressing them Across the African Penguin’s range Namibia, sharing knowledge, expertise
requires a comprehensive approach. in South Africa and Namibia, SAFE and experience across the globe, is
The time to act for African Penguins collaborates with conservationists ensuring success.
is now. In assuming leadership of the working on solutions to pressing
Saving Animals From Extinction (SAFE) problems for the species. Other critical challenges require longer-
program of the Association of Zoos and term solutions. Over-fishing has led
Aquariums (AZA) for African Penguins, Some projects are short-term, focused to a reduction in availability of the
the National Aviary is now taking on stopping the decline and saving the fish African Penguins rely on. Using
the lead in keeping them safe from last breeding birds. African Penguins monitoring technology, SAFE can track
extinction. nest in burrows made of guano along the movement of penguins to identify
beaches and rocky shores. Guano important sites throughout the life of
Dr. Patricia McGill, the African Penguin mining for human use and erosion of a penguin. This information can guide
SAFE Program Leader and Senior islands forces penguins to nest in the conservation efforts for years to come.
Conservation Scientist at the National open, reducing successful hatchings.
Aviary, is leading the collaborative Artificial nest burrows have been African Penguins face many challenges,
effort of AZA zoos and conservation designed to mimic the temperature but collaboration and engagement
organizations. In this role, Dr. McGill and humidity of a guano nest, and from conservationists, zoos, and animal
will enhance this international effort to show promise for use in degraded lovers worldwide can ensure a SAFE
make an impact at home and abroad. habitats. SAFE is working to fund the future for these beloved birds. We are
creation and deployment of these proud that leaders of this effort are right
Through the Species Survival Plan® here at the National Aviary. •
nests. A second historic issue has been
(SSP), zoos and aquariums work
together to keep African Penguin
populations in human care healthy
and genetically diverse, and to share
First-time parents Buddy and Holly
just welcomed a chick in early
January! Learn more about the
new chick!
Honor a loved one or celebrate your love of penguins with a Penguin Plaque.
With limited plaques available, engrave your name on an elegant
brass plate that will hang in Penguin Point for all to see.
Your Name
Learn more about Penguin Plaques »
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Connecting to education platform,
filling a need and
creating opportunities to
The new lineup of virtual programming
drew households and classrooms from
around the country, and even from the
Nature, Virtually reach new audiences.
Early in the pandemic,
United Kingdom!
The National Aviary continues to develop
families at home could new and engaging programs for lifelong
T
hrough education programs with tune in to a suite of engaging programs. learners. From anywhere in the world,
schools, community groups, and Staff read nature-inspired participants can ask an ornithologist
visitors, the National Aviary helps children’s books in the their burning questions about birds,
to foster a connection between animals company of flamingos, get a behind-the-scenes look at
and people. Meeting an animal up close penguins, and Red, the the National Aviary’s Teaching
and getting to know it can inspire a Scarlet Macaw who Hospital, or learn step-by-step
deeper commitment to caring for its inspired Reading with to paint a beautiful bird portrait
wild counterparts. Red and Friends. Aviary from the comfort of home.
After School provided an
Education is fundamental to the National What was once an obstacle is
exciting extra-curricular
Aviary’s mission and helps to fund now an opportunity for bird
experience for school-aged
the work the Aviary does every day to lovers of all ages around
learners. As classrooms
save birds and protect their habitats. the world to connect
went virtual, teachers could
In-person education programming with nature and each
bring the National Aviary’s
was stopped due to the pandemic, but other. PA Cyber is the
most popular programs to
the National Aviary’s education staff National Aviary’s
students virtually.
quickly launched CyBIRD, a new virtual Virtual Education
Sponsor. •
Virtual Events for Lifelong Learners
Saturdays - February 20, March 20, April 17, May 22 March 20
Brushes & Birds Virtual Art Classes Bird Lovers Virtual Trivia with Threadbare
featuring Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas; 7 - 8:30 pm EST
MariasIdeas.com Put your knowledge of all things avian to the test during this
11 am EST virtual trivia night! Gather virtually with other bird enthusiasts in
the comfort of your home and see how much you know about birds
Create a masterpiece without ever leaving home with fun
from around the world. Before a fun night of trivia, a cider expert
virtual painting classes for all ages! Learn to paint an animal
from Threadbare Cider will walk guests through a tasting of two
portrait with step-by-step instructions from local artist
popular ciders: Sweet Guava and Bouquet de Rosé. Both bottles are
Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas; MariasIdeas.com.
included in the Bird Lovers Trivia Bundle, sold separately.
No painting experience required. Optional material kits are
available for purchase.
Sign up here to put your bird knowledge to the test!
See each month’s featured species and register here!
Visit the National Aviary
Paint a Hooded Merganser in March!
online by taking the
Explore habitats with an educator while discovering
interesting facts about the species who call the National
Aviary home. Learn about the National Aviary’s
conservation efforts to protect birds and their habitats
around the world. Available for $19.95, or included with a
Virtual Membership!
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Lifelong Learning Tuesday, April 13
New! Careers in Veterinary Medicine:
Veterinary Careers Spotlight
5:30 - 7 pm EST
Learn what it takes to become a veterinarian from Dr. Pilar Fish, the
National Aviary’s Senior Director of Zoological Advancement and
Avian Medicine. During this intensive seminar designed for teens and
college students, gain insight into the field of veterinary medicine,
learn tips for navigating on the journey through veterinary school,
and discover the unique and rewarding aspects of a career in avian
medicine. A practicing veterinarian since 1994, Dr. Fish has worked
throughout Africa and Latin America teaching avian medicine and
assisting wildlife rehabilitation centers. Your student can jumpstart
their future in veterinary medicine with this amazing opportunity to
learn from one of the nation’s foremost avian veterinarians!
Register here!
Virtual Education
Thursdays through April 15 Wednesdays in March & April
Aviary After School Virtual Birding
for Families with Bob Mulvihill
4 pm EST 11 am EST
Young nature lovers around the country Take a deep dive into the world of birds, their
can meet weekly to learn about the behavior, their habitats, and their conservation
wonderful world of birds and their habitats with National Aviary Ornithologist Bob
and make connections with other students! Mulvihill. Explore the mysteries of bird
Each virtual session is themed and includes migration and birdsong, learn to identify tricky
an educational component, a guided craft birds like sparrows and fall warblers, and
or activity, and plenty of time for discussion understand the important role birds play in a
between participants and National Aviary thriving and healthy ecosystem.
experts. Participation in all sessions
is encouraged. Learn more and register here!
Learn more and register here!
Looking for a gift
for Mom, Dad, a grad,
or just because?
Symbolically adopt a beloved National Aviary
animal like a sloth or an owl!
Learn more
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In-person Events
At the Aviary
Sundays beginning February 14 February 27 & 28
Brunch in the Garden Flamingo Fest
featuring Atria’s 10 am - 3 pm
Spend a relaxing Sunday in the The National Aviary’s
elegant setting of The Garden Room, annual celebration of all things
the National Aviary’s new event flamingo returns! Enjoy a fun
space offering beautiful views of the and engaging story time, make
surrounding garden and park. Sip a colorful crafts, and take in
refreshing mimosa and savor delicious the sights and sounds of the
offerings from Atria’s Specialty Wetlands during a Flamingo Island
Catering in a grand yet cozy space. A Adventure feeding talk!
prix fixe brunch will be served to each Included with admission
guest by Atria’s staff. Capacity limits Purchase timed entry tickets at aviary.org
allow ample space between groups April 24
in the spacious Garden Room, and March 27 & 28 / April 2 & 3 Earth Day Celebration
enhanced safety protocols including a 10 am - 3 pm
Eggstravaganza
mask requirement are observed by all 10 am - 3 pm Connect with nature in the National
guests and staff. Aviary’s expansive habitats and learn how
Hop over for an egg-themed scavenger
Multiple seatings available you can be a good steward of our planet.
hunt through the National Aviary’s
$55/adults; $35/children 12 and under Watch a fun story time with a special bird
immersive habitats, enjoy a special
Includes general admission visitor, and win a prize for completing a
story time with a chance to meet a
Reservations required; space is limited. “green”-themed scavenger hunt!
Purchase tickets at aviary.org beautiful bird, and more!
Included with admission
Included with admission Purchase timed entry tickets at aviary.org
Register here! Purchase timed entry tickets at aviary.org
Out and about...
Birdwatching Kayak Tours Birding Expeditions
with L.L.Bean with Bob
Sunday, April 18 9 am - 12 pm EST 8:30 - 11:30 am EST
Sunday, May 16 8 am - 11 am EST Sunday, March 28
See birds differently: from the water!
Waterfowl Tour at Lake Arthur
The National Aviary is teaming up with Saturday, April 10
L.L.Bean to offer birdwatching tours Pymatuning State Park
by kayak for both seasoned and new Saturday, May 8
kayakers and birdwatchers. Grab a pair Presque Isle State Park
of binoculars, head to North Park Lake,
and learn about birds from National Meet up with National Aviary Ornithologst
Aviary experts. L.L.Bean’s professional Bob Mulvihill for physically distanced
and experienced guides will offer a brief outdoor birding adventures throughout
10-15 minute on-land instruction on Western Pennsylvania. Learn techniques
kayaking equipment, basic strokes, and to enhance your birding skills and explore
safety guidelines. L.L.Bean will provide all birding spots that may yield great
necessary equipment, including kayaks, opportunities to see birds native to and
paddles, safety floatation devices, and migrating through the state. This is a
L.L.Bean Discovery Binoculars. meet up-style program; participants travel
independently to the locations.
Register here!
Register here!
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A Team Effort
to Help a Tiny Bird Heal
by Dr. Pilar Fish, Senior Director,
Zoological Advancement and Avian Medicine
F
rom massive constructions of sticks is among the smallest
and leaves weighing many hundreds birds at the National Aviary.
of pounds to intricately woven cups of Tasi is also a very important bird.
grasses and moss balanced on a tree limb, Native to the Mariana Islands, Bridled
nesting is an innate behavior for every bird White-eyes are endangered, facing the
species. Many birds use thin fibers like threat of the same invasive snake species that
webbing, grasses, and animal fur to build decimated the populations of the Guam Rail grade treatments to promote healing
their nests. It can be delicate work, and it and Guam Kingfisher. Tasi is part of a Species and layering tiny strips of bandages and
is common for a bird to end up with fiber Survival Program that acts as a safeguard medicated dressings.
entwined around its leg. In the wild, birds against the extinction of the species.
in this situation can become trapped in the Veterinary staff removed the cast in order
nest, or even lose a leg. Aviculturists noticed that Tasi, a very active for Tasi to receive a specialized treatment
and dynamic little bird, had nesting material to promote healing, then painstakingly
Thankfully, birds in human care like those entwined around his leg. With extreme reconstructed it every week. While the
at the National Aviary can receive the care, the delicate little bird was moved to process was slow and exacting for the
prompt attention they need when they find the National Aviary’s Avian Hospital for an team of veterinary staff caring for Tasi,
themselves entwined during the natural evaluation. The injury had happened quickly, the cast did not slow down Tasi! He
process of nest building. The task of caring and the fibers were wound tightly. Surgery perched and preened, ate heartily, and
for a bird in this state can be as simple as would be the best option for Tasi. sang constantly to the veterinary staff
snipping the material away from the leg, but and the other birds in the Avian Hospital.
it can also be a very complicated procedure, Performing surgery on a bird as small as
especially when the patient is incredibly tiny. Tasi, whose legs are about the size of a After six weeks, Tasi’s cast was removed,
toothpick, would be a delicate procedure. and his leg had healed completely.
And Tasi, a male Bridled White-eye, is For two hours, a team of veterinary With physical therapy, Tasi regained full
an incredibly tiny patient! Weighing in at staff worked to repair Tasi’s leg using function of his leg. It took teamwork, and
only eight grams with a head the size of a microsurgical tools, and created a custom Tasi’s indomitable and resilient spirit, to
blueberry and a body the size of a grape, Tasi cast for him, using the best human- help this little bird heal. •
A Comeback for Guam Rails
I
n late 2019, the Guam Rail became the second bird species to
come back from being classified as Extinct in the Wild when it
was downgraded to Critically Endangered. By the late 1980s,
only 21 Guam Rails remained on Guam after an accidentally
introduced invasive snake species devastated the island’s birds.
These precious birds, known as ko’ko’ by the people of Guam,
needed help urgently.
Decades of cooperative breeding programs have helped the
species rebound to the point that small populations could return
to islands near Guam. The National Aviary has sent the highest
number of Guam Rails to the islands of Cocos and Rota of any
North American zoo. In late 2020, another eight Guam Rails that
hatched at the National Aviary were released on Rota, joining a
thriving population and offering hope for this species.
Catch a glimpse of a Guam Rail during a visit to the
Tropical Rainforest! •
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Want to support the National Aviary while enjoying the great outdoors?
Look for details this spring on how you can do both!
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