Mono Lake - 7/25/12

IMG_4201, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Mono Lake is a shallow lake, with an average depth of 57 feet and a maximum depth of 159 feet. Its waters are 3 times saltier than the ocean. Due to the high salinity levels of the water, no fish live here. But brine shrimp thrive in the water, and alkali flies swarm on the shores, providing a feast for birds.