American Kestrel
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Flocks of Snow Geese take off in the early morning light from the Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge as they move from ponds where they rest at night to the nearby fields to feed.
An intensive farming program at the refuge provides nutritious forage for more than 30,000 wintering geese.
Its interesting that the ponds the geese overnight in are only 6 inches to a foot deep but Snow geese overnight at the ponds in the Salton Sea because these calm, shallow waters provide a safe resting place at night, protecting them from predators like coyotes while allowing them to easily access food sources during the day.
Its really a sight to see these large flocks of birds taking off and landing at once.
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Replaced a cheap old unit that was white, hard to keep clean, and the carafe finally met its maker. This one happened to be reduced in price by over 50% and had a bonus water jug with a filter as part of the purchase. A Boxing Day ( week) price.
Garden Village, Burnaby, British Columbia
Salton’s journey began in 1945 when Toastess Inc. was founded by two visionary brothers in Montreal, revolutionizing the small appliance market with award-winning designs like the first non-bell-shaped electric kettle. Toastess led Canadian innovation by developing the first hot air corn popper using a unique whirlpool airflow and introducing Canada’s first immersible deep fryers. Meanwhile, in the United States, Lewis Salton was making waves with the invention of the Hotray, a heated serving cart on wheels, setting the stage for a legacy of convenience and quality that defined the 1950s to the 1970s. Salton expanded its range with ice cream makers, peanut butter grinders, and more, becoming a household name synonymous with innovation.
Today, Salton proudly stands as a 100% Canadian-owned company with a thriving presence across Canada, the USA, and beyond.