Spring Waterbird Count 4/22-4/28- Week 2
The second week of the Spring Waterbird Count saw the arrivals and peaks of many waterbirds, with many first-of-season sightings! Apr 22 was a quieter day, without much waterbird movement over the course of [...]
Spring Raptor Count 4/22-4/28–The Sharpie Days
In the past week, more than 7,500 raptors have been counted! Spring is here in full force, championed by our fierce accipiter migrant, the Sharp-shinned Hawk. These sharpie days have been unbelievable, with nearly [...]
Spring Waterbird Count 4/15-4/22- Week 1
Hi everyone, I am Martina Nordstrand, the Spring 2025 Waterbird Counter for Whitefish Point Bird Observatory! I'm excited to spend this spring counting at the Point and seeing some great visible migration over Lake [...]
Spring Raptor Count 4/15-4/21–Highs and Lows
The third week of April at Whitefish Point was filled with some great days and unusual birds, as well as some pretty slow days. April 15 was a blustery, snowy day as a cold [...]
2025 Birdathon Big Day – Help Us Reach New Heights for Bird Conservation!
Birdathon is Back—and this year, it’s a Big Day that’s Bigger and Better! Date: May 24, 2025 Get ready for a Big Day on May 24, 2025! Our passionate team of bird enthusiasts and [...]
Spring Raptor Count 4/8-4/14–The Unstopping of the Cork
I am happy to announce that spring has arrived to Whitefish Point, in earnest! The tipping point has been coming for a while, and the combination of some warmer days and southerly winds really [...]