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Owl Update 5/10/2023
As they often do, the owls have kept us [...]
Notes from the Hawk Deck: Week Five (5/2 – 5/7)
The month of May began with soggy, wet conditions, [...]
Shack Talk: WPBO Waterbird Count, April 27–May 3
Shack Talk: Sunrise It would be a stretch to [...]
Owl Update 5/3/2023
There seem to be times in every field season [...]
Notes from the Hawk Deck: Week Four (4/25-5/1)
As the saying goes: April showers bring May raptors. This [...]
Getting Somewhere: 2023 WPBO Spring Waterbird Count Update Week 2, April 20-26.
It's been a fairly quiet week at the waterbird [...]
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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!