Pittsburgh Aviary

It was a rainy and chilly day so we, along with a million preschoolers and a very large mothers of multiples group, decided to try the Pittsburgh Aviary.

Delaney was totally enthralled with the birds and the educational presentations. She 'fed' tropical birds live worms and grapes-instead of holding the worms above her head, she more or less squealed and threw the worms to the ground. But who can blame her? Elliot also 'fed' the birds a worm (he followed Laney's throw-it-on-the-floor tactic), but my mom and I were genuinely concerned that he was going to try to eat the worm, so we were pretty relieved!

An aviary hospital worker brought out a duck to show the kids--Elliot LOVES ducks and kept smiling, pointing and saying--Duck, duck, duck, duck, duck.... When the worker asked Elliot what sound a duck makes, he shouted--BAAA, BAAA, BAAA! It was hilarious.

Delaney and my mom fed lories nectar-I wish that I could've taken some pictures of this-it was absolutely beautiful-but I was too busy chasing Elliot, preventing him from destroying the bushes, climbing onto the rocks and playing in undetermined muck on the floor.

At one point, a large bird swooped down in front of Elliot-frightening him. Delaney sweetly held his hand for the remainder of our visit, reassuring him--It's okay Elliot, don't be scared. This made me so happy-it was precious.

Delaney and Elliot leaving the aviary.