WPBO Raptor Count 4/1-4/7 – Building Steam
The first week of April is a time of great anticipation. If the weather cooperates, massive early raptor flights can occur; if the weather does not cooperate, it can be reminiscent of March. This [...]
WPBO 3/25-3/31 – March Recap
The first month of hawk watching at Whitefish Point this season has drawn to a close. Let's take a look back to see how the numbers from the last two weeks stack up! Turkey [...]
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 [...]