Eared Grebe(Podiceps nigricollis) |
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Description: These grebes seemed to prefer the waters far from the shoreline. This image was captured during a 4 hour vigil at the Mono Lake shore north of Lee Vining California. Summers at Mono Lake, when the algae blooms occur in this super-salty water, Brine-flies (or Alkali Flies) feed on the algae. Millions of birds, as many as 80 species feed on the fat and protein rich flies. |
Date Taken: 2019:08:20 16:09 |
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Location:
Mono Lake |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/14.0, 1/1000 |
File Name: EaredGrebe_D5X5628-MonoLake |
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