The California Gulls that grace the shores of Mono Lake
do so primarily because those darned alkali flies are so darned tasty!!!
Actually, as I've mentioned before....
Mono Lake is the breeding ground for about 80% of the
California Gulls that live in our fair state.
And yes, their primary food is the alkali fly that hovers above the
land edges of Mono Lake.
Dinner anyone???
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He definitely has a swirling buffet. Eat up!
ReplyDeleteIt sure does look like a buffet. great shots. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow, so many flies!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos too!
Thanks for having the translator!
(the word verification is not so good)
Greetings Pia in Sweden
Thats a lot of flies! Well its all protein I suppose!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures.
Stewart M - Australia
PS: thanks for linking from WBW
One of the odd things about Mono Lake is the flies that swirl when you step along the edge of the lake...they settle in the sand, then when anyone, or any bird, walks along the edge, they swirl all around!!!
ReplyDeleteYep...a yummy gull buffet Bibi and eileeninmd!!! What's also interesting is that these flies were the primary protein source for the indigenous people who lived here. They would take large baskets and scoop them up along the water then dry them...
Thanks Pia!!! Glad the translator helped! And sorry about the word verification...but I've gotten too much spam from blogs without it!
Thanks Stewart! The flies are very high in protein and fat...
Flyburgers, Flies and Chips, Flyribs, Flydogs, Fly a la mode ...
ReplyDeleteLooks like a feast for the gulls!
ReplyDeleteHmmm...Fly a la mode might be interesting!!!
ReplyDeleteIt always is Pat!!!
Look at how he just opens his mouth and waits. Amazing, buts a.os kind of gross.
ReplyDeleteHe actually is opening his mouth and running along the edge of the lake, literally scooping up the flies!!! And yep...it's kinda gross!!! Thanks Margaret!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that about the 80% Chieftess. That's amazing. Another reason to take good care of the lake. Even if that Fly Fact is gross! :-)
ReplyDeleteI know, it's whats for dinner but it grosses me out
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