Bird's Epic Battle for Survival in Saharan Sandstorm Caught on Camera

Stunning footage captured for National Geographic's "Incredible Animal Journeys" shows a tiny barn swallow battling a massive sandstorm during its migration across the Sahara Desert. Weighing less than an ounce, the bird was filmed on the perilous stage of its journey, enduring searing-hot temperatures and high winds. The migration of European barn swallows is treacherous, with high mortality rates recorded each year. After surviving the desert, the swallow reached a water source and continued its journey to reunite with its mate.