This week was eventful, in both good ways and bad. Unfortunately, the unprecedented ice storms caused lengthy bridge closures this week. This prevented most counts
Good morning MSRW readers! We have completed the third week of banding in our 2025 spring season, with great success. We caught twenty-four NSWO, four
Week 2 of owl banding is in the books, and unfortunately weather has kept our nets closed several nights this week. As we write this
The first week of the count was chilly! The Straits are still thawing out from winter. McGulpin Point has been encased in a mile of
Hello Everyone! After a bumpy plane ride over to the island and a snowmobile escort to the condo, I am very excited to be back
Week 2 of the Mackinac Straits Raptor Watch has come and gone. This week, Calvin counted 168 raptors crossing the Straits, with Bald Eagles leading
Welcome to the first week of spring owl banding 2025! Despite occasional snowy and windy weather it has been a great week. Our very first
Welcome all supporters, birders, and scientists to the return of the Mackinac Straits Raptor Watch for the spring 2025 migration over the Straits of Mackinac!
This winter Ed Pike, Russ Edmonds and Steve Baker conducted Winter Raptor Surveys for the Hawk Migration Association (formerly HMANA). The survey route covers the
It is with great satisfaction that we bring the Fall 2024 Mackinac Straits Raptor Watch to a close. Although we will miss our supporters in
This past week has continued the extended Mackinac Straits Raptor Watch, week 15 overall for the fall season. Poor weather and low numbers have made
Welcome to week 14, first full week of the extended Mackinac Straits Raptor Watch, run by our volunteers! The week started on 11/17, with no
Dedicated to the research and conservation of raptors in the Straits of Mackinac.
