Migratory bird species are predictable frequent fliers, taking to the sky to travel along roughly the same route, at the same time, every year. Following sources of food and water along the way, the birds often fly great distances to reach breeding grounds or places to spend the winter. Today, we"re looking at an important stopover for migratory birds—California"s largest lake, the Salton Sea.
Heron lies the Salton Sea
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Hitsujiyama Park, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
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Polar Bear Week
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International Jazz Day
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The puffin-rabbit connection
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Blue linckia sea stars in Papua New Guinea
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Snow aglow in central Japan
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The circular castle of Cornwall
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Carl Sagan Day
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Mercury in retrograde
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World Meteorological Day
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The confluence of the Arve and Rhône Rivers
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Hidden beauty in Thailand
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Stompin’ with the Big Chief
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Goliath heron in Kruger National Park, South Africa
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A young bull moose in Denali National Park, Alaska
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Earth Day and National Park Week
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Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, Minnesota
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