Apparently the idea of the mountain range originated with an explorer, #MungoPark, whose work Rennell used to make his maps. But his interest in the mountains stemmed from his theory that the #NigerRiver terminated in an #EndorheicLake. A strange - but great - footnote on a giant of oceanography.

A great egret holds its wings spread as it stands in shallow water at the Salton Sea. The sun is glistening on the water and a few black rocks are peeking through. The bird appears to be almost dancing.

Great Egret, bird ballet.

Salton Sea, California.

#egret #greategret #birds #seabirds #saltonsea #lake #endorheiclake #bird #birdballet #nature #wildlife #water