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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The Tour de France begins
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Happy Fathers Day!
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World Reef Awareness Day
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Find a Rainbow Day
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