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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Day of the Dead
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Happy Juneteenth!
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Tesla, the visionary
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Nature Photography Day
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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Tulips, Netherlands
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Belgium celebrates its independence
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Cherry blossom season in Tokyo
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Bohemian waxwings in Canada
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Oktoberfest, Germany
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Fujian Tulou, China
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An endless journey
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Third Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge connecting Laos and Thailand
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We have liftoff!
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Winter solstice
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Endangered Species Day
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Silent night, sparkling lights, and hearts full of joy
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Lavender fields in Plateau de Valensole, France
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Shark Awareness Day
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It’s Draw a Bird Day
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Wyoming celebrates its statehood
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Sanday Island and the North Sea, Scotland
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Muir Woods National Monument anniversary
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How Quảng Ngãi got its grove back
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And they’re off!
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Sibiu Christmas market, Romania
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The tortoise and the finch
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