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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Hoh Rain Forest, Olympic National Park, Washington
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Crescent Lake near Dunhuang, China
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The Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Italy
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Prayer flags in Phobjikha Valley, Bhutan
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Oh, the places you’ll go
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Signs of life in the Empty Quarter
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Looking back on 150 years of rail travel
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Celebrating Flag Day
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South Padre Island, Texas
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Eurasian red squirrel in Northumberland, England
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Hawai i Volcanoes National Park at 106
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In praise of the pipes
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Let s crack the code
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The Tour de France begins
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Stompin’ with the Big Chief
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A whale of a hug
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Muniellos Nature Reserve
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Is this Minecraft headquarters?
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It’s oh so quiet
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Welcome to the pack
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Necropolis of Dargavs
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Kluane National Park
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