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Winds bring some birds
Hello all: We had some storms come through this week. [...]
WPBO Waterbird Count Recap 14-20 September
The Waterbird Shack seems to exist in its own universe. [...]
Fall Banding Has Begun
Hello all: Our first week of fall banding is under [...]
Waterbird Count Update through 13 September
This morning, I huddled against the lee side of the [...]
An August Overview
Since the last blog post, the migration past the point [...]
A Steady Start
The fall waterbird count kicked off on the morning of [...]
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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!