Each Spring, nearly five billion migratory birds make their way back to North America after spending the winter south. But only about half of all birds survive the journey. And while millions die of exhaustion or starvation, many other birds die from less natural causes. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium’s Steve Frenkel reports:
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National Bird Census Begins This Weekend
This weekend (Friday, February 20th-22nd), bird-watchers all across America will get a chance to help make history by joining in the world’s largest bird-watching experiment. Scientists are calling it "The Great Ninety-Eight Backyard Bird Count." The Great Lakes Radio Consortium’s Steve Frenkel has the story: