Whitefish Point Bird Observatory — Attraction in Whitefish Township

Truly one of the best birding sites in the US. Piping plovers were easily seen on the beach in the 3d week of May when I was there. I missed most of the spring owl surge but check their Facebook/internet sites for info on when they are owl banding and when you can see the owls get banded. Plenty of other great sites in the vicinity that are also must sees, The shipwreck museum across the street, Taquamenom falls, and Seney national...

We had the opportunity to visit the Whitefish Point Bird Observatory in APR_FY2024 and it was an amazing experience. We did a plant tour and for sure it's a beautiful place, especially to visit on a hot summer day. The land around the Whitefish Point Bird Observatory is also remarkable, even a simple ride across the roads could be an unforgettable experience. Definitely, it's a place where...

Hands-down one of the premier spots in all of North America for viewing migrating birds! From Golden Eagles in spring to Red-necked Grebes in the fall there's almost always some dynamic activity going on here. Be careful to avoid getting sucked in to the shipwreck museum and missing the real...