Providing excellent care for the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary's resident birds and the grounds they call home can require some heavy lifting. Thanks to the donation of an electric golf cart by the Greenfield family, Sanctuary staff has a Read More
Archives for 2021
¿Búhos espeluznantes? ¿Quien dice?
Lea este artículo en inglés. La noche + búhos= escalofriante, ¿verdad? Aunque hay algo escalofriante sobre los búhos y la noche, la verdad es que son criaturas increíbles y hermosas que después de tantos años de evolución, se han Read More
Spooky, creepy owls? Whooo says?
Read this article en español. Nighttime + owls = creepy, right? Maybe people find something creepy about owls and darkness, but the truth is that they're amazing, beautiful creatures that are adapted to hunting during the night due to Read More
Beginnings and endings: A reflection on interning at Kellogg Bird Sanctuary
As spring ended and summer began to show I became more nervous, and excited, about my new potential experiences as a Kellogg Biological Station intern at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. I was grateful to have this internship and create positive Read More
The comeback of the Canada Goose
For those who reside in Michigan, you more than likely know of or have seen a Canada Goose, Branta canadensis. Residing in nearby ponds, lakes, rivers, farm fields, local parks, or even seen in a parking lot, Canada Geese are a type of Read More
Purple Martins Need YOU!
When you walk along the shoreline of Wintergreen Lake during the summer, you will hear a bird chirping robotic melodies. You look up as a Purple Martin, the continent’s largest swallow, gracefully swoops up and over the water, looking for Read More
Welcome to our interns!
It is very exciting to introduce you to the 2021 summer interns here at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary! Make sure to say hello if you see them on grounds or helping out in the Resource Center! Ashlynn Toles is the Avian Care Intern Read More
Bob, Bob White!
With the warming weather taking us into spring, you might start to hear a familiar bird call during your visit. Our Northern Bobwhites, a favorite among guests, are often heard with their high-toned whistles, “Bob! Bobwhite!” through summer Read More
Trumpeter Swans of the Midwest
Imagine you find yourself outdoors one autumn, somewhere in the Midwestern U.S. The brisk fall wind greets your face as you trek through the painted woods. Oak leaves are a hanging onto branches overhead, fighting to find their final Read More
A Wintry Sanctuary Update
Winter is a time to reset and plan for the new year. With all the unknowns in this ever-changing time, the sanctuary is focusing on keeping the grounds open and safe for visitors and providing online educational programs. We Read More
A legacy of conservation; a commitment to sustainability.
Kellogg Bird Sanctuary12685 East C Avenue
Augusta, MI 49012
Phone: (269) 671-2510 birdsanctuary@kbs.msu.edu