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Archives for 2020

08.27.20 | Bird Sanctuary, Pollinator Garden

A summer of native plants and social distancing

Image of Ava Garrison holding a plant

Like many other people, I had to make some changes to my summer plans this year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. When I applied for Kellogg Bird Sanctuary’s Native Garden Fellowship, the description included working in the garden with Read More

06.16.20 | Conservation, Research

Learning from your elders: long-term research at KBS provides insights in turtle populations

Blanding's Turtle with marked shell

You wouldn’t think of turtles as particularly likely to succeed in the game of life – unlike many common species (think bugs and mice), they grow slowly and take a long time to mature and reproduce—up to 20 years for some species. What Read More

05.14.20 | Avian Care, Bird Sanctuary, Birds, Conservation

Kellogg Bird Sanctuary’s ‘fierce falcon’ a new sight for visitors

Kestrel sitting on a perch

Our hearts as heavy, as Howie passed away on May 18th. He lived with us for a year and a half and as his age was unknown, he was most likely an old man who enjoyed his final years at the Sanctuary. Even with his passing, there are many Read More

04.29.20 | Bird Sanctuary, Conservation

Be a scientist from your own home!

Boys monitoring nest boxes on the edge of a prarie

Happy citizen science month!  In the midst of the stay-at-home order, one of the things that can help during these times with our children is to get out into nature. With spring in full swing, diving into a citizen science project is a Read More

04.24.20 | Bird Sanctuary, Trails

Supporting one another at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary

New social distancing signage for visitors

For over 90 years, the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary has provided you and your family a space to enjoy nature at its finest throughout the year. In cooperation with Governor Whitmer’s executive order, and to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we’ve Read More

04.24.20 | Avian Care

Field trips may be canceled, but daily care for Sanctuary birds still a top priority

Worker performing exan on barn owl

As the nation wades through an unprecedented ocean of daily COVID-19 news and social distancing guidelines, animal keepers around the country continue caring for their animals. The staff at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary is no exception. Read More

02.14.20 | Bird Sanctuary, Intern

Interpretation: A Limitless Power

Blake Hedges with a magnifying glass

When I arrived at the bird sanctuary, most of my motivation was selfish. I wanted to be here because this was what I figured my next step should be. I hadn’t stopped to consider who I was in my position and what that meant to the Read More

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • May 01 Storybook Walk: Mama Built a Little Nest by Jennifer Ward Learn More >
  • May 14 Birds and Coffee Online Chat: Bird Beaks Learn More >
  • May 17 Behind the Scenes: Raptors Learn More >
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