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Fall Waterbird Count- Waiting on the Scoters (10/15-10/21)
The weather this week continued to be pretty mild with [...]
Fall Field Ornithologist Update: Week 10 (Oct 14th – Oct 20th)
This past week brought a stretch of unsettled and [...]
Fall Waterbird Count- The Yellow-billed Surprise (10/8-10/14)
This week on the waterbird count, we had it [...]
Fall Waterbird Count- A Cold Front Arrives (10/1-10/7)
October started with a bang at Whitefish Point. Early [...]
Fall 2025 Field Ornithologist Update: Week 8 (Sept. 30th – Oct. 6th)
We’ve now hit early-October here at Whitefish Point, and [...]
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This blog is your go-to for recent sightings at the Point, including both the usual suspects and the rare species that have been spotted, more in-depth looks at the habitats found here, educational programming being offered, and more. The unique juxtaposition of land and water at the Point funnels many birds through WPBO and over 340 species have been identified at the Point. Be sure to check this blog for regular updates!
Seasonal staff at WPBO conduct waterbird counts in the spring and fall and a spring raptor count. During the seasons, counts are conducted daily. Raptor counts run March 15-May 31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Waterbird counts run April 15-May 31 and August 15-November 15, 8 hours starting at dawn daily during each season. The Hawk Deck and Waterbird Shack are accessible to the public, and you can follow this blog to get regular updates during the counting seasons!
WPBO has conducted seasonal owl banding for over three decades. There are currently three owl banding seasons: spring, summer, and fall. Owl banding runs nightly in the spring from March 15-May 31, in the summer from July 1-August 25, and in the fall from September 15-October 31.
IMPORTANT: Please note, owl banding for Fall 2024 is currently paused.
Check this blog during the owl banding seasons to learn more about this research effort and to see photos of the owls banded!