2026 was the Mono Lake Committee’s fourth year managing Motus wildlife tracking stations at Mono Lake. The Committee’s three stations have helped detect and track the movements of 15 Red-necked Phalaropes and five Wilson’s Phalaropes tagged at Mono Lake. Additionally,…
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,…
On a string of August nights, a team of researchers from the science non-profit Oikonos Ecosystem Knowledge* successfully captured, tagged, and released seven Red-necked Phalaropes and four Wilson’s Phalaropes at Mono Lake. Ten of the 11 birds have been detected…
After more than six years of collaboration, permitting, and piecing together logistics, the Mono Lake Committee has successfully installed three new Motus arrays around Mono Lake. This marks a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to better understand the migratory movements…
Editor’s note: This article was compiled from field reports from Ryan Carle and Kiki Tarr. Phalarope research continued at Mono Lake again this summer, with phalarope surveys taking place for the fifth consecutive year, plus a new effort to tag…
Scientists across disciplines flock to the Mono Basin Mono Lake is a place where fascinating geology gives rise to vital ecosystems, and the support offered to researchers through our Mono Basin Field Station means that the Mono Lake Committee has…
One of my most influential early birding memories involved phalaropes. It was a family trip to Monterey Bay, California around Labor Day, and my sister and I had been interested in birds for a few years, but we weren’t what…
Relationships can be complicated. Sometimes, you fall for someone who is simply not into you. Sometimes it’s the other way around. We’ve all been there, and know that these complicated relationships are often formative and have enduring impacts. Before interning for the Mono Lake Committee, I presumed…
