NATIONAL AVIARY IN PITTSBURGH

PITTSBURGH, PA

FNB in construction - April 2024 @ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — FNB in construction - April 2024 Credit: daveynin

The National Aviary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to the conservation and protection of birds and their habitats. The facility is home to more than 500 birds representing over 150 species from around the world, including endangered and rare species. The aviary offers a variety of interactive exhibits and educational programs that allow visitors to learn about the birds and their natural habitats.

The National Aviary is divided into several exhibits, each with its own unique focus. The Tropical Rainforest exhibit features a variety of tropical birds, including macaws, toucans, and parrots. The Penguin Point exhibit is home to a colony of African Penguins, and visitors can watch them swim and waddle around their habitat. The Wetlands exhibit showcases a variety of waterfowl and other aquatic birds, while the Grasslands exhibit features birds such as cranes, ostriches, and emus.

In addition to its exhibits, the National Aviary offers a range of educational programs and events for visitors of all ages. These include bird shows, behind-the-scenes tours, and workshops on topics such as bird photography and conservation.

Overall, the National Aviary in Pittsburgh is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in birds and their conservation. Its diverse collection of birds and engaging exhibits make it an ideal place to learn about these fascinating creatures and their habitats.

NATIONAL AVIARY IN PITTSBURGH is a Uncategorized or General Museum in PITTSBURGH PA. US MID #8404201376

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

GAP: Bike Xing Crossing the Road Great Allegheny Passage @ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Flooded Mononghela River Great Allegheny Passage in Point State Park @ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Side of Mononghaela River flooded The path of Great Allegheny Passage is inaccessible due to flood.

Great Allegheny Passage in Point State Park @ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

White Waterfall Between Milepost 121 and 122.

Great Allegheny Passage @ Buena Vista, Pennsylvania

GAP: Red Waterfall in 2024 Demonstrating acid mine drainage
The water here is acid and iron-rich, coming up to the surface from underground mines, staining the rocks rust-red. Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a major source of water pollution and the cause of the extensive stream degradation and environmental damage.

Where did this mine water come from?
The Ocean Coal Company, a subsidiary of Berwind-White Coal Company of Philadelphia, PA established several mines in this region including in 1900, Ocean No. 2. It is purported that drainage from Ocean No. 2 is the chief cause of the Red Waterfall.

Why is it acidic and full of iron?
Hundreds of millions of years ago, the massive Pittsburgh Coal Seam formed underneath parts of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio from ancient swamp plants. Sand, silts, shells, and other matter were deposited and made a rock seal over the carbon rich vegetation. This rock contained the mineral &quot;pyrite&quot;, made of iron and sulfur.

Cola mining exposes pyrite to oxygen and ground water causing the formation of sulfuric acid and a number of red, orange, and yellow compounds. AMD occurs when this mine water seeps, or in this sea, bursts out into streams. The yellow sulfur can be seen in the shale near coal seams.

Source: Greater Allegheny Passage

Great Allegheny Passage @ Buena Vista, Pennsylvania

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NATIONAL AVIARY IN PITTSBURGH
ALLEGHENY COMMONS WEST
PITTSBURGH
PA
15212

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NATIONAL AVIARY IN PITTSBURGH Information

MID #	8404201376
Name	NATIONAL AVIARY IN PITTSBURGH
Alternate Name
Classification	Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	251899385
NTEECC	D50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	40.460322, -80.009722
CODES	FIPS State Code: 42 FIPS County Code: 003 US Census Tract: 250300 US Census Block: 1002