One more Eared Grebe returned to Mono Lake

November 14th, 2011 by Rosanne, Office DirectorcloseAuthor: Rosanne, Office Director Name: Rosanne Catron
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People continue to find Eared Grebes stranded on land around the Mono Basin. If you find one and are able to help it back to the water, you might be able to save its life.

Communications Coordinator Elin Ljung gets ready to return another errant grebe to Mono Lake.

Eared grebes are speedy swimmers, but are actually unable to walk. They sometimes mistake rain-slicked parking lots and roads for bodies of water, try to land, and become stranded.

This grebe was our fifth rescue in the last few days. All five grebes have been happy and healthy once returned to the water.

 

This entry was posted on Monday, November 14th, 2011 at 6:12 pm and is filed under News, Photos, Seasonal Update. You can view 5 Responses on this post or leave your own response if you log in.

5 Responses to “One more Eared Grebe returned to Mono Lake”

1. Linda Dore Says:
   November 15th, 2011 at 10:55 am

   YESH! another rescue! You guys are the best! Don’t know who is happier, Elin or the grebe!!! Love you all!

2. Dawn Says:
   November 15th, 2011 at 5:41 pm

   Yayyyyyy!!!!

3. Linda Barnes Says:
   November 25th, 2011 at 1:58 pm

   What a heartwarming story to make a wonderful Thanksgiving complete.
   To see an actual rescue from start to finish with pictures of rescuers and the birds is terrific. Thank you so much for making us “down south” reminded how wonderful you all are in Lee Vining.

4. Erika Says:
   November 28th, 2011 at 3:22 pm

   So fun to see all these grebe rescue/return to water shots!

5. Rosanne Catron, Office Manager Says:
   December 1st, 2011 at 12:57 pm

   Thanks for all of the comments. It was a lot of fun to see the grebes up close and watch them swim happily away!