Guess what? It’s not the first time I’ve had a grebe in my bathtub, either! It is the time of year when Eared Grebes are migrating north to breeding grounds along the Pacific Flyway, as far north as Canada. Sometimes…
Today’s Mono Lake Moment is a quiet, blissful, yet cold meditation by the lake. The green hue in the lake is its winter coat of algae, and the frozen areas directly in front of the camera are freshwater spring puddles—the…
Today’s Mono Lake Moment is a peaceful visit to the shore of Mono Lake, with a few close-ups of tufa and the snowy Sierra in the background. The snow has melted off the road to South Tufa and it is…
Today’s Mono Lake Moment revisits the storm in late January that dropped over 46″ of snow in just 48 hours in Lee Vining. In between shoveling, I wandered the town to capture the thick of the storm, snow plows working…
Are you interested in learning more about birds? Join me, the Mono Lake Committee’s Lead Naturalist Guide, on one or more virtual seminars that explore the important basic topics of ornithology, the study of birds, in our new virtual seminar…
Today’s Mono Lake Moment shows off last night’s fresh snow stuck to the thin branches of the trees in town, creating a new winter wonderland look. These extra two and a half inches helped to refresh the sparkle and freshness…
The Field Seminar team is excited to present a selection of virtual seminars coming up this spring. Join me, the Mono Lake Committee’s Lead Naturalist Guide, to learn about the essentials of ornithology (the study of birds) from the comfort of your own…
Today’s Mono Lake Moment is by ski! After a whopping four feet of snow came down in Lee Vining last week, the urge to get outside and play in it was undeniable. After a day or two of high temps…
Special times make for special Mono Lake Moments! After the storm ended, the sun came out and I got out and captured what I could of the Mono Basin while the snow was still fresh and pristine. This storm and…
Today’s Mono Lake Moment shows the first glimpse at the epic atmospheric river snow totals in Lee Vining, featuring the Mono Lake Committee Information Center & Bookstore under a big load of snow. It started snowing on the night of…
