Fall 2025 Field Ornithologist Update: Week 4
Since the last post, we’ve been experiencing some tumultuous weather here at the Point, at least for early September. There’s been a lot of cold and strong winds out of the north, with the [...]
Fall Waterbird Count- Jaegers on the Move (8/27-9/2)
This week the fall waterbird count was full of highs and lows. On the slowest day, we tallied only 16 species of birds. Later in the week, we were surrounded by hundreds of terns [...]
Fall 2025 Field Ornithologist Update: Week 3
Another week has passed here at Whitefish Point and migration has been picking up across the board, with abundant waterbirds, songbirds, and raptors throughout the week. While we haven’t had the numbers to rival [...]
Fall Waterbird Count- A Great Day for Grebes (8/20-8/26)
The fall count has just begun, but already this week has produced what is sure to be one of the most memorable days of the season. It was one of those days at Whitefish [...]
Fall 2025 Field Ornithologist Update: Week 2
It’s only been a couple days, but it’s already time for another field ornithologist blog update! Fortunately, there’s plenty to talk about after the weekend weather provided us with abundant birding thrills here at [...]
Fall 2025 Field Ornithologist Update: Week 1
Frank (the waterbird counter) and I have been up at Whitefish Point for a little over a week now, kicking off the WPBO fall 2025 count season with some exciting changes and fun birding [...]