It is possible, at some times at least, to book a guided canoe tour of the lake. I'll bet that is amazing. To be able to get closer to the tufa and the birds would be great.
There are islands in the lake. One of these was the home to California Gulls until water levels fell and a landbridge forms which allowed predators to get on the island. Wikipedia tells us:
In addition to migratory birds, a few species spend several months to nest at Mono Lake. Mono Lake has the second largest nesting population of California gulls, Larus californicus, second only to the Great Salt Lake in Utah. Since abandoning the landbridged Negit Island in the late 1970s, California gulls have moved to some nearby islets and have established new, if less protected, nesting sites. Cornell University and Point Blue Conservation Science have continued the study of nesting populations on Mono Lake that was begun 35 years ago. Snowy plovers also arrive at Mono Lake each spring to nest along the remote eastern shores.
As you can see, many of these photos contain birds, but I really can't tell who they are. Occasionally, we see what are likely gulls, but most are something else.
I am always curious how various combinations of colors in nature feel so calming and natural. This is perhaps because they are natural and we have gotten used them. We have adopted these combinations and use them in our clothing and decorations. Nature drives everything.
I was surrounded by only the sounds of a light breeze and the birds. I really enjoys being in these quiet places. It gives me a chance to relax and really see the world.
Surrounded by these calcite cathedrals and the pastel backdrops, is a perfect place to watch the sun rise.
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