WPBO Raptor Count 3/18–3/24: Snow Days
The second week of the Raptor Count was a fairly chilly one, but productive! The largest flight of the week occurred on March 18, with a total of 40 raptors! Eagles led the charge; [...]
WPBO Raptor Count 3/15-17 – New Beginnings!
New Beginnings: Happy Spring! My name is Sean McLaughlin, and I will serve as the 2025 Raptor Counter at Whitefish Point Bird Observatory (WPBO). Like previous counters, I will provide a weekly blog with [...]
2025 Owl Banding | Program Remains Paused for Future Planning
Owl research remains an important part of Michigan Audubon’s commitment to avian conservation, and we deeply value the interest and support of our community in this work. At this time, the owl banding program at [...]
Moving the Waterbird Station: A Team Effort to Prepare for Winter
At Whitefish Point Bird Observatory, every season brings unique challenges and opportunities — and winter is no exception. As the temperature drops and the snow begins to fall, preparing for the months ahead is [...]
Fall Waterbird Count Update – Week 13 (11/7-11/13)
Week 13 was the final week of the fall waterbird count, with two days to spare. This will be my last blog post (unless we see something phenomenal in the last two days). With [...]
Fall Field Ornithologist Update: Week 8
Our last full week at Whitefish Point is in the books, and we have just a couple of days left to count waterbirds and watch the last waves of fall migration. We are still [...]