Bird banding is an important tool used by WPBO to determine both the composition and the pathways of migrating owls at Whitefish Point. You can support our banding program by adopting an owl–a rewarding way to contribute to raptor conservation. Sponsors receive a 5 x 7 color photo of your selected species and an adopt certificate with information about your particular owl banded by WPBO, If a sponsored bird is captured in the future, you will receive additional notification about your valuable contribution. Note: when you adopt an owl, unfortunately you can’t take it home. However, if you adopt while visiting the owl banding, you may be able to release your bird!
Adoption levels:
- Northern Saw-whet Owl – $35
- Barred Owl – $45
- Boreal Owl – $55
- Long-eared Owl - $75
- Great Gray Owl – $100
Download a print-and-send Adopt an Owl form
Mail to:
Whitefish Point Bird Observatory
c/o Michigan Audubon
6011 West St. Joseph Hwy, Suite 403
Lansing, Michigan 48917
