Follow the WPBO Blogs
Recent WPBO Blog Posts
Sunny Mornings at Last
This week has been full of changes. Perhaps most [...]
Fantastic Birds and Butterflies
This week Whitefish Point was speckled with flecks of [...]
Michigan Audubon Photography Awards Adds WPBO Category
Accepting submissions through June 25, 2021. Each year, Michigan [...]
An Enjoyably Loud Welcome to Whitefish Point
On my way through the winding, forest-flanked roads of [...]
So Long, and Thanks for All the Hawks
In my blog last week, you may recall that [...]
Ebb and Flow
The last day of May signals the last day [...]
Looking for a specific program? WPBO maintains three blog categories to help you find what you are looking for. Click below to read the latest posts.
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!