Mono Lake

Mono Lake

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Birding at Mono Lake

We thought we'd check out Mono Lake and see if there were any unusual migrants.  It was pretty much the "usual suspects" but still worth the visit.

Eared Grebe

The Eared Grebe are a common resident at the lake.

Northern Shoveler & Gull

There were several Northern Shovelers in eclipse plumage feeding among the ubiquitous gulls.

American Avocets

Meadow Lark

 

Sage Thrasher

 

If I have correctly identified this guy it is a new one for me.

I don't know what this bird is, probably a female finch, but it sure is enjoying those brine flies.

American White Pelicans

It was a pretty good day at this inland sea.  More salty than the ocean, the only creatures that live in Mono lake are brine shrimp and an abundance of  brine flies at the edge.

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Grab the Camera!

While working in the garden last evening I glanced at the sky

then ran into the house to grab my camera before the color faded.

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