Whitefish Point Bird Observatory

For nearly four decades, Michigan Audubon has maintained the Whitefish Point Bird Observatory (WPBO) as an affiliate under its nonprofit status. As of January 1, 2016, WPBO became a formal program of Michigan Audubon. WPBO maintains annual point counts for waterbirds (spring and fall) and raptors (spring). Whitefish Point is recognized as a critical migratory funnel for a variety of owl species. The study and banding of owls occurs during the spring, summer, and fall seasons.

You can follow along with the research programs through weekly posts by field staff.

• WPBO Field Notes Blog — Read highlights from the Piping Plover Monitor and Field Ornithologist.
• WPBO Migration Counts Blog — Read highlights from the Raptor and Waterbird Counters.
• WPBO Owl Banding Blog — Read highlights from the Owl Banders.