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
Today in History
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Thomsons gazelles, Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Manatee Appreciation Day
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Salt of the earth
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World Environment Day
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Happy Birthday, J.R.R. Tolkien!
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And the skies filled with bats…
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Bay Marker Lookout, Sydney Olympic Park, Australia
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Museum Night in Berlin
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Celebrating Helsinki’s birthday at the Kiasma Museum
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Big Bend National Parks birthday
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World Bee Day
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Whangārei Falls in New Zealand
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Bavljenac Island
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Groundhog Day
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International Chameleon Day
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A Flag Day tradition
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Arbor Day
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Star Wars Day
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How green is my valley
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World Sea Turtle Day
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Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act of 1973
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Celebrating World Water Day
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World Space Week
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Baltic Sea, Estonia
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Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
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Maritime forest in Cumberland Island National Seashore, Georgia
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Saint Andrews Day
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Take a break! It s Labor Day!
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Tafilalet oasis in Morocco
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Taking the scenic route
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