This gorgeous short film shows an inside look at phalarope research at Mono Lake with researchers Ryan Carle and Nora Livingston. It’s worth a watch to see the research from the water, view great footage of birds on Mono Lake, and enjoy the Mono Basin’s spectacular summer scenery.
From Oikonos Ecosystem Knowledge about the film: “Saline lakes around the world are under growing threat—and the wildlife that depends on them is, too. In this film, scientists Ryan Carle and Nora Livingston embark on a challenging, inspiring quest to better understand these fragile ecosystems. Their mission: to tag phalaropes, tiny, fast-moving migratory birds that have never been tagged before. By tracking their epic migrations, we gain not only the knowledge needed to better protect these birds, but also a deeper understanding of the health of the saline lakes they call home.”
Read more about phalaropes at Mono Lake here.
Top photo courtesy of Katie Smith.