Spring Waterbird Count 5/27-5/31–Ending on a Positive Note
The great thing about the end of the season here is that things haven't completely slowed down, and there are still plenty of birds to see. Early mornings can reveal a beach teeming with [...]
Spring Raptor Count Blog 5/26-5/31–The End of the Season
And just like that, it's the end of another spring season on the eastern end of Lake Superior. The raptor count this year has been a smashing success, with a total of 19,594 raptors [...]
Piping Plover Updates Week 2
Week 2, May 21-27th, at Whitefish Point Bird Observatory brought excitement, territorial drama, strong lake winds, and the discovery of the season's first eggs! Throughout the week, G and V continued to strengthen their [...]
Spring Waterbird Count 5/20-5/26
The end of the count may be right around the corner, yet some of the best action was only beginning during this observation period. Starting on May 20, we were met with moderate northwest [...]
Spring Raptor Count Blog 5/19-25–Nearing the Finish Line
The end of May can be one of the best times to birdwatch at Whitefish Point. Diversity reaches it's zenith, warblers abound, and raptors chug onward. We have definitely reached the tail end of [...]
Piping Plover Updates Week 1
Over the last few weeks, the Piping Plovers have officially returned to Whitefish Point! We are excited to welcome back two familiar birds who have officially paired up for the season. We have X,V:Of,YY [...]