Fall Waterbird Count – Week 10 Update (10.12-10.18)
It was a fairly slow start to the week, with waterbirds continuing to trickle through the area following the strong front on Oct. 8. The weekend forecast looked quite interesting, with a strong north-northeasterly [...]
Fall Owl Banding Week 5
The first Boreal Owl of the 2023 fall season. Photo by Liv Ridley It's been a very busy week here at Whitefish Point! Migration is in full effect. We've been getting lots [...]
Fall Waterbird Count – Week 9 Update (10.5-10.11)
This past week featured the strongest week of migration so far, and each day brought a different mix of waterbirds. On Oct. 5, a weak rain front passed over the region in the predawn [...]
Fall Owl Banding Week 4
Howdy! We've had nets closed most of this week due to rain and strong winds. However, last Thursday, there was a great flight before the storms blew through this weekend. It was our fifth [...]
Fall Waterbird Count – Week 8 Update (9.28-10.4)
The week got off to a slow start on Sept. 28 and 29 with a continuing, unfavorable, southeasterly breeze. Luckily, this was followed by the three most productive days of the season so far! [...]
Fall Owl Banding Week 3
Hey there, folks! It's been a steady week here at the banding station. Wednesday and Thursday night, each brought seven Northern Saw-whet Owls. Friday was busier; we hit double digits for the third time [...]