Fall Field Ornithologist Update: Week 2 – Burrowing Owl and Other Highlights
This past week at Whitefish Point has been the most exciting stretch of the season thus far, thanks in no small part to the celebrity Burrowing Owl that turned up here this past Friday [...]
Fall Waterbird Count Update – Week 6 (9/19-9/25)
Week six of the fall waterbird count was quite interesting as we experienced many different types of weather. From calm to strong winds in all directions, clear skies, and rain, the birds appeared to [...]
Fall Field Ornithologist Update: Week 1
With the addition of Hannah Leabhart to the WPBO team as the official waterbird counter for the fall, I have spent more time in the woods over the past week while helping with the [...]
Fall Waterbird Count Update – Week 5 (9/12-9/18)
With above-average temperatures and wind blowing to the north and northeast each day, we didn't see any significant pushes of waterbirds this week; however, we did continue to add some new species to our [...]
Fall Waterbird Count Update – Week 4 (9/5-9/11)
The fourth week of fall waterbird counting at Whitefish Point has wrapped up, and we’re starting to see some changes in the abundance of several waterbird migrants. While we’re still seeing a considerable amount [...]
Fall Waterbird Count Update – Week 3 (8/29-9/4)
While it was mostly quiet in terms of songbirds and raptors, it was an exciting week for waterbird counting at Whitefish Point! Due to passing storm fronts and winds shifting to the NW, we [...]