NEWS FROM THE NATIONAL WINTER/SPRING 2021 birdcalls Versatile and Dazzling, The Garden Room is Now Open 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 Ielements 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 » The National Aviary inspires respect for From the Director 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

BirdCalls is published for members and Stay Connected benefactors of the National Aviary. aviary.org | 412-323-7235 Subscriptions are free with membership. Twitter: @National_Aviary Editor: Molly Toth Facebook: Facebook.com/NationalAviary Communications & Content Specialist Instagram: @National_Aviary [email protected] birdcalls WINTER/SPRING 2021 Page 2 Daily Schedule A Tropical Retreat Awaits Included with Admission 10:30 am Penguin Feeding and Talk at the National Aviary Penguin Point

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 Afly 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 Feeding and Talk African Penguins at mealtime during a Penguin Talk, see gorgeous birds fly in 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.

birdcalls WINTER/SPRING 2021 Page 3 Aviary recovering from pneumonia and a mass in her chest. She grew stronger Uncompromising Care thanks to human-grade medicines and intensive nursing, but it was the company of her life-long companion, During Difficult Times 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 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, Tthe 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 went on uncompromised. Crowned Pigeon has called home for over 20 years. Closing a 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 into the world, nursed beloved birds The essential staff of the National two Guam Kingfishers hatched. back to health, and made milestones Aviary continued to provide the Each hatching is a milestone for this like an ’ first highest quality care, despite the extinct-in-the-wild species. 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!

birdcalls WINTER/SPRING 2021 Page 4 Leading the Way to a SAFE Future for African Penguins 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 Tmost 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 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 ® nests. A second historic issue has been here at the National Aviary. • (SSP), zoos and aquariums work together to keep African Penguin populations in human care healthy and genetically diverse, and to share

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birdcalls WINTER/SPRING 2021 Page 5 education platform, The new lineup of virtual programming Connecting to filling a need and drew households and classrooms from creating opportunities to around the country, and even from the Nature, Virtually reach new audiences. United Kingdom! Early in the pandemic, The National Aviary continues to develop families at home could new and engaging programs for lifelong 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 Tvisitors, 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 exciting extra-curricular What was once an obstacle is Aviary’s mission and helps to fund experience for school-aged now an opportunity for bird the work the Aviary does every day to learners. As classrooms lovers of all ages around save birds and protect their habitats. went virtual, teachers could the world to connect In-person education programming bring the National Aviary’s with nature and each was stopped due to the pandemic, but most popular programs to other. PA Cyber is the the National Aviary’s education staff students virtually. National Aviary’s 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 Create a masterpiece without ever leaving home with fun the comfort of your home and see how much you know about birds virtual painting classes for all ages! Learn to paint an animal from around the world. Before a fun night of trivia, a cider expert portrait with step-by-step instructions from local artist from Threadbare Cider will walk guests through a tasting of two Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas; MariasIdeas.com. popular ciders: Sweet Guava and Bouquet de Rosé. Both bottles are No painting experience required. Optional material kits are included in the Bird Lovers Trivia Bundle, sold separately. 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!

birdcalls WINTER/SPRING 2021 Page 6 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!

Virtual Education Register here! 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!

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birdcalls WINTER/SPRING 2021 Page 7 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 Eggstravaganza 10 am - 3 pm 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 you can be a good steward of our planet. Multiple seatings available hunt through the National Aviary’s Watch a fun story time with a special bird $55/adults; $35/children 12 and under 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! beautiful bird, and more! Purchase tickets at aviary.org 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 . 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!

birdcalls WINTER/SPRING 2021 Page 8 A Team Effort to Help a Tiny Bird Heal by Dr. Pilar Fish, Senior Director, Zoological Advancement and Avian Medicine

rom massive constructions of sticks is among the smallest and leaves weighing many hundreds birds at the National Aviary. Fof 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

n late 2019, the Guam Rail became the second bird species to come back from being classified as Extinct in the Wild when it Iwas 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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