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Fall Waterbird Count- The Onset of Winter (11/5-11/11)
The gradual changing of the seasons at Whitefish Point [...]
Fall Field Ornithologist Update: Week 13 (Nov 5th – Nov 10th)
This past week brought a distinctly wintery feel to [...]
Fall Waterbird Count- Gales of November (10/29-11/4)
This week on the count, we closed out October [...]
Fall Field Ornithologist Update: Week 12 (Oct 28th – Nov 4th)
This past week brought unmistakable signs that November has [...]
Fall Waterbird Count- The Week of the Long-tailed Ducks (10/22-10/28)
A three-day cold front set in at the beginning [...]
Fall Field Ornithologist Update: Week 11 (Oct 21st – Oct 27th)
This past week brought another stretch of turbulent fall [...]
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This blog is your go-to for recent sightings at the Point, including both the usual suspects and the rare species that have been spotted, more in-depth looks at the habitats found here, educational programming being offered, and more. The unique juxtaposition of land and water at the Point funnels many birds through WPBO and over 340 species have been identified at the Point. Be sure to check this blog for regular updates!
Seasonal staff at WPBO conduct waterbird counts in the spring and fall and a spring raptor count. During the seasons, counts are conducted daily. Raptor counts run March 15-May 31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Waterbird counts run April 15-May 31 and August 15-November 15, 8 hours starting at dawn daily during each season. The Hawk Deck and Waterbird Shack are accessible to the public, and you can follow this blog to get regular updates during the counting seasons!
WPBO has conducted seasonal owl banding for over three decades. There are currently three owl banding seasons: spring, summer, and fall. Owl banding runs nightly in the spring from March 15-May 31, in the summer from July 1-August 25, and in the fall from September 15-October 31.
IMPORTANT: Please note, owl banding for Fall 2024 is currently paused.
Check this blog during the owl banding seasons to learn more about this research effort and to see photos of the owls banded!