Spring Waterbird Count 5/13-5/19
We have reached the heart of May, bringing warmer temperatures and even more new birds! May 13 started slow though as steady winds out of the northwest essentially halted most bird movement. However, I [...]
Spring Raptor Count Blog 5/12-18–Caracara Round 2!
It has been a busy week at Whitefish Point! Mid May is a very exciting time of year, as raptor flights can boil up into large kettles, passerine flights are large and diverse, and [...]
Spring Waterbird Count 5/6-5/12
This observation period continued to bring new arrivals both over the water and back over land, as well as some exciting counts. This post kicks off on the overcast morning of May 6, where [...]
Spring Raptor Count Blog 5/5-5/11–Marching Onward
There have been no Caracara sightings since last week, making for a much less exciting blog post this week. Spring marches ever on, but with a slightly different tone than before. Now, warbler song [...]
Spring Waterbird Count 4/29-5/05
April turned into May during this observation period, with the birds continuing to tell the tale of seasons changing, despite the weather not. April 29 is the first day this post will cover, another [...]
Spring Raptor Count Blog 4/28-5/4–CARACARA!
April has come and gone, and May is here! While temps have barely reached a sweltering 50F, a few small patches of snow remain tucked in the shadows of the dunes. Overhead, migration rolls [...]