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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Juneteenth
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Mountains fit for a queen
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The Lena Delta Wildlife Reserve in Siberia, Russia
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International Day of the Worlds Indigenous Peoples
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European fallow deer in England
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All eyes on sustainability
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Three Natural Bridges, Wulong Karst, China
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There’s a dog in there somewhere
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Cherry blossom season in Tokyo
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Haaga Rhododendron Park
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National Take the Stairs Day
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National Mountain Climbing Day
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World Environment Day
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Presidents Day
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Valentines Day
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Fin whales: A success story
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Arches National Park anniversary
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Pamukkale, Turkey
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Striated heron on a Victoria water lily, Pantanal, Brazil
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Observing World Braille Day in Bavaria
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The birth of Bauhaus
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An enduring vision
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The Cutty Sark turns 150
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Jerte Valley in bloom
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Château de Villandry, France
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Rice processing in Bangladesh
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Lanterns alight in Pingxi
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Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
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European hedgehog
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Staring down winter
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