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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Tom Turkey takes Manhattan
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Autumn comes to the Porcupines
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A glittering diamond in the rough
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Behold the mighty Aldeyjarfoss
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Yosemite National Park, California
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A garden of prickly delights
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Pollinator Week
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Light show at the skatepark
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The ‘Living Forest’ in Biscay, Spain
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National Hug Day
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Glenariff Forest Park, Northern Ireland, UK
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Alaska Day
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Central Highlands of Vietnam
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National Hispanic Heritage Month
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A dying breed of tree thrives in an American park
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Camels in the desert, United Arab Emirates
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Digging the birds
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East River crossing
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The smoke before the bonfire
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High tide at the walled city
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Venice by night
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It s only Wednesday
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A summertime light show
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Thomas Edison s bright idea
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Polar Bear Week
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park turns 103
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Edinburgh festivals
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Stop and see the flowers
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Here we mark the price of freedom
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They’re grrrape!