Fall Waterbird Count 11/4 – 11/10
Right when we were losing hope of meeting our quota for our season total of Long-tailed Ducks, November 6th happened. We set a new all time day record with 23,569! A strong northerly wind [...]
Fall Field Ornithologist Update: Week 13
The first snowfall on 11/6 officially marked the arrival of winter! As temperatures start to plummet, so has foot traffic at the point. The Shipwreck Museum closed for the season on 10/31. Trails [...]
Fall Waterbird Count 10/28 – 11/3: Late Fall, Late Ducks
As we enter into the first few days of November, this El Nino year becomes more and more noticeable on Lake Superior. Consistent southerly winds and unseasonably warm weather has changed much of our [...]
Fall Field Ornithologist Update: Week 12
Winter has yet to arrive. Unseasonably warm temperatures were the theme of the week with consistent south winds blowing warmer air northward. Thankfully, winds with a southern component are excellent for winter finch movement [...]
Fall Waterbird Count 10/21 – 10/27: “Bucephala?” Bless you!
Our biggest change this week is now daily numbers of Buffleheads and Common Goldeneyes, which have been a little late to the scene this fall during this El Nino. We expect for their numbers [...]
Fall Field Ornithologist Update: Week 11
What an incredible week for fall migration! Vagrant season has finally arrived. A slew of new species were recorded from 10/24-10/25 alongside a strong cold front. As temperatures finally start to drop, finch flights [...]