Every year more than 15 million birds migrate to our shores from afar afield as South Africa and Russia. Their lives and secrets are lit up when looking at their GPS traces which show the patterns and accuracy of their incredible journeys.
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Story: The Great Migration in the Sky
Duration: 4:15
Every year more than 15 million birds migrate to our shores from afar afield as South Africa and Russia. Their lives and secrets are lit up when looking at their GPS traces which show the patterns and accuracy of their incredible journeys.
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