Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge © Kelley Ashbrook

Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge Western Harrier © Kelley Ashbrook
Harrier flying around the fields and water in search of rodents.

Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge Geese and cranes © Kelley Ashbrook
In a field at the Salton Sea NWR are thousands of geese and probably two hundred sandhill cranes. This shot is a minor representation of what is there today.

Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge Sandhill Cranes © Kelley Ashbrook
There were at least a couple hundred cranes flying in several smaller groups. The fly from the marsh out to the fields to feed.