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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African bush elephants in Namibia
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Merry Christmas!
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Victory in Europe, 75 years ago
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Women s History Month
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By the light of the fireflies
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The Tour de France begins
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Demoiselle cranes, India
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The Door County Coastal Byway in Wisconsin
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It’s World Migratory Bird Day
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A wonderland in winter
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Gifford Pinchot National Forest
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The Guggenheim Bilbao turns 25
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All in a day s work
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Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve in Layton, Utah
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International Women s Day
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A crush in Lavaux
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It s time to fall back
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Patriot Day
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Native American Heritage Month
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Decorating for Diwali
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Star Wars Day
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Seattle Central Library, Seattle, Washington
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A towering view of the Pale Mountains
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Happy Fourth of July!
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Koala in the Great Otway National Park, Australia
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Evidence of human habitation
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Bridge of Hillsborough County
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Patriot Day
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Nuuk, Greenland
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