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The Desert Speaks
Birds in the Sonoran Desert
Season 4
Episode 10
This program checks on a research project at Ramsey Canyon for banding hummingbirds, examines the effect of the different desert seasons on birds, offers tips on what to look for when trying to identify different species of birds, and offers techniques for observing behavior and attracting birds to your backyard. Find out how migratory and resident species use riparian areas.
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