Staying still for swallows
      Recently I was exploring the dry creek bed of an underpass in the high desert. I was searching for animal tracks but found animals themselves. Instantly I was engaged by their energetic swirling flight and their alarm calls indicating my presence, a series of short one-note "veews." Slowly approaching, I looked up and realized I had entered a colony of swallows.
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"Journey to the Center of the Earth (3-D)"
      Directed by: Eric Brevig Cast: Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson, Anita Briem Rated: PG (for some intense action moments) Running time: 92 minutes Best suited for: the arcade/ video game set Least suited for:
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