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Waterbird Count Week 6 Update (5/16-5/22)
It's been an exciting week at the Point, with [...]
Owl Update 5-22-2024
It was another week of productive nights. We banded 92 [...]
Raptor Count Week 10 Update (5.14–5.20)
The tip of Whitefish Point was enveloped in heavy [...]
Piping Plover Week 1 Update
The Great Lakes Piping Plovers are starting to return [...]
Waterbird Count Week 5 Update (5/9-5/15)
Prevailing north winds have kept this past week fairly [...]
Owl Update 5/15/2024
It has been an interesting and reasonably productive week. [...]
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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!