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The Giving State: Tree Swallows Return to Ventura

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Lisa Morehouse

The tiny tree swallow had all but vanished from Southern California a couple of decades ago. Development and agriculture had pushed the iridescent indigo bird out if its natural habitat. But through the passion of one woman and a small band of volunteers in Ventura County, the bird is back. Reporter: Lisa Morehouse

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