Spring Birdathon Weekend

Join us for the second annual Friends of Whitefish Point Birdathon Weekend, May 15-17, 2026. You can choose to register for the whole weekend, or just select events.

Full Birdathon Registration: Come to the UP and go birding with your friends during peak migration to raise funds for the owl banding research at Whitefish Point! Birdathon hours are 6PM-6PM (or less) in Chippewa County, Michigan, with a celebration dinner and presentation (included in your registration) to follow in Paradise. First, take a look at our Birdathon FAQ, then read the Birdathon Rules. Find at least one friend to join you in the field, pick a team name, and register on our website. Participants ALSO get free admission (normally $25) to the Friends of Whitefish Point owl banding station on May 15 & 16. Note that the number of spots available is limited, so you must pre-register using the link you'll receive after signing up for Birdathon. 

Birdathon Dinner Registration: Not doing Birdathon but still want to join the fun? EVERYONE is invited to our May 16th celebration dinner ($25, provided by Ebbys Catering) and gathering, which will feature a presentation by Kyan Russell about his work with albatrosses on a remote island. The evening will also include the opportunity to hear the day’s highlights from our Birdathon teams and a silent auction. Just click "Birdathon dinner only" (if you're a Birdathon participant, dinner is included with your registration).

Sunday morning events: This year we are adding a Searching for Spruce Grouse Field Trip and a Moth I.D. Workshop on Sunday morning. You will recieve more details on those events after you register.

Birdathon Shirts: You can also purchase a limited-edition Birdathon shirt with a special design by our logo contest winner, artist Tom Ford. This year we have short-sleeve t-shirts, long-sleeve shirts and a lightweight hoodie available.

We are excited to have a fun, inclusive birding event for our community that will persist from year to year. We look forward to the birds we'll find, sharing the day with the others, and the funds we will raise to continue the vital work of Friends of Whitefish Point.

Birdathon Registration: Ticket options including dinner, events & shirts. Scroll within the light blue form for all choices.

Our fundraising software Zeffy automatically adds a 17% tip to your donation, but it is optional. If you wish to change this amount, just click the down arrow in the box where it says “Help keep Zeffy free” and choose other.