A magical night at WPBO
Hello all: Since our last blog post we have finally had some movement. Between the nights of September 26 and October 3rd we managed 4 Northern Saw-whet Owls and the seasons 1st Barred Owl. The [...]
Waterbird Count recap through 7 October
The right winds in early October usher Whitefish’s peak Aythya (certain diving ducks like scaup and Redhead) flight past the Point, and yesterday, the 7th, was fun. For most of the count, each time I [...]
Fall Waterbird Count Update: 22-28 September 2019
Visible migration must be one of the more beautiful, raw phenomena of this world, and the past week at the waterbird count has provided frequent opportunities to appreciate it. This is a welcome departure from [...]
Winds bring some birds
Hello all: We had some storms come through this week. While the wind and rain kept us closed on the 21st and 24th, the storms did bring west winds with them. These winds were a [...]
WPBO Waterbird Count Recap 14-20 September
The Waterbird Shack seems to exist in its own universe. It certainly has its own microenvironment--comfortable weather at the parking lot does not necessarily translate to comfortable weather at the Point. This detail is responsible [...]
Fall Banding Has Begun
Hello all: Our first week of fall banding is under our belts. I'm super excited to be back for another season. My banding partner this year is Zach Wilkinson. He's originally from Avon, CO and [...]