Gulf Spill threatens millions of migrating birds

Up to a billion migrating birds stop over in the Gulf of Mexico region on their annual treks southward. Despite BP's capping of the Deepwater Horizon leak, scientists say the birds may face ill effects from the Gulf oil spill for years to come.

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Published: June 6, 2011, 08 am
Author(s): Mallory Nomack
Content Source: National Geographic

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Deepwater Horizon Disaster

Environmental impacts of oil spills

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