The Secret of Migrating Birds

Every spring, millions of migrating birds cross Israel—the land bridge between Africa, Asia and Europe. After their exhausting desert flight, southern Israel becomes a crucial stopover where storks, pelicans, flamingos and raptors regain strength. The dense concentration of birds makes Israel a hotspot for research. Using tiny GPS transmitters, scientist Ran Nathan tracks their routes to uncover the mysteries of migration. But the crowded skies also endanger aircraft.

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