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Great Salt Lake, USGS boat at work
USGS scientists check breach on glass-calm Great Salt Lake in surreal light.
American Avocet at Mono Lake
The American Avocet is a shorebird that belongs to the genus Recurvirostra, from the Latin word recurves - curves backwards- and rostum - bill. Male Avocet's have longer bills and females have more curvature.
The American Avocet is a shorebird that belongs to the genus Recurvirostra, from the Latin word recurves - curves backwards- and rostum - bill. Male Avocet's have longer bills and females have more curvature.
pair of American Avocets
A pair of American avocets wading in a saline lake in the Great Basin. Many bird species rely on food resources found in saline lakes, such as brine shrimp and brine flies.
A pair of American avocets wading in a saline lake in the Great Basin. Many bird species rely on food resources found in saline lakes, such as brine shrimp and brine flies.
Heron nests, Pelican Lake, OR
The nesting site for a colony of herons near Pelican Lake. Pelican Lake is a saline lake in the Warner Valley that is an important habitat for waterbirds.
The nesting site for a colony of herons near Pelican Lake. Pelican Lake is a saline lake in the Warner Valley that is an important habitat for waterbirds.
Cattle grazing in the Warner Valley of Oregon
Cattle grazing in the Warner Valley, a valley within the Great Basin that contains several saline lakes. The cows were photographed during a survey of waterbird nesting colonies.
Cattle grazing in the Warner Valley, a valley within the Great Basin that contains several saline lakes. The cows were photographed during a survey of waterbird nesting colonies.
Summer Lake, Oregon
Summer Lake, a saline lake in Oregon. The saline lakes of the Great Basin are important habitats for migratory birds and other wildlife.
Summer Lake, a saline lake in Oregon. The saline lakes of the Great Basin are important habitats for migratory birds and other wildlife.
Heron colony at Pelican Lake
A heron colony in Pelican Lake, a saline lake in the Warner Valley of Oregon. Pelican Lake is an important habitat for water birds.
A heron colony in Pelican Lake, a saline lake in the Warner Valley of Oregon. Pelican Lake is an important habitat for water birds.
Pelican Lake
Pelican Lake, a saline lake in the Warner Valley of Oregon, taken during a survey of water bird nesting colonies. The saline lakes of the Great Basin are important habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife.
Pelican Lake, a saline lake in the Warner Valley of Oregon, taken during a survey of water bird nesting colonies. The saline lakes of the Great Basin are important habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife.
American avocet feeding in Summer Lake
An American avocet feeding in Summer Lake, a saline lake in Oregon. The avocet was photographed while conducting research on environmental contaminants in the Great Basin.
An American avocet feeding in Summer Lake, a saline lake in Oregon. The avocet was photographed while conducting research on environmental contaminants in the Great Basin.
Black-necked stilts feeding in Summer Lake, OR
Black-necked stilts feeding in the Summer Lake Wildlife Area in Oregon. The stilts were observed by USGS scientists conducting environmental contaminant research.
Black-necked stilts feeding in the Summer Lake Wildlife Area in Oregon. The stilts were observed by USGS scientists conducting environmental contaminant research.
Western grebe in Summer Lake
A western grebe in Summer Lake, a saline lake in Oregon that is an important habitat for waterbirds. The grebe was photographed during a survey of waterbird nesting colonies.
A western grebe in Summer Lake, a saline lake in Oregon that is an important habitat for waterbirds. The grebe was photographed during a survey of waterbird nesting colonies.
American avocet wading in Summer Lake
An American avocet wading in Summer Lake, a saline lake in Oregon. Summer Lake is an important habitat for migratory water birds.
An American avocet wading in Summer Lake, a saline lake in Oregon. Summer Lake is an important habitat for migratory water birds.
Long-billed curlew in Summer Lake
A long-billed curlew wading in the Summer Lake Wildlife Area. Summer Lake is a saline lake in Oregon that is an important habitat for waterbirds.
A long-billed curlew wading in the Summer Lake Wildlife Area. Summer Lake is a saline lake in Oregon that is an important habitat for waterbirds.
Dry wetlands in the Summer Lake Wildlife Area
Dry wetlands around Summer Lake photographed during a drought in 2011. Summer Lake is a saline lake in Oregon that is an important habitat for waterbirds.
Dry wetlands around Summer Lake photographed during a drought in 2011. Summer Lake is a saline lake in Oregon that is an important habitat for waterbirds.
American avocet, Harney Basin
An American avocet wading in a pond near Crane Hot Springs in Oregon. The avocet was observed while conducting research on environmental contaminants in the Great Basin.
An American avocet wading in a pond near Crane Hot Springs in Oregon. The avocet was observed while conducting research on environmental contaminants in the Great Basin.
Yellow-headed blackbird perched by Malheur Lake
A yellow-headed blackbird perched on the shore of Malheur Lake, a saline lake in Oregon. Malheur Lake is an important habitat for many species of birds.
A yellow-headed blackbird perched on the shore of Malheur Lake, a saline lake in Oregon. Malheur Lake is an important habitat for many species of birds.
Photogenic White Faced Ibis
The White Faced Ibis is not always white-faced. This elegantly arching bird is a nonbreeding adult and therefore missing the white border around the eye.
The White Faced Ibis is not always white-faced. This elegantly arching bird is a nonbreeding adult and therefore missing the white border around the eye.