The Kellogg Bird Sanctuary is getting excited to start seeing those bright, yellow buses pulling in with students of all ages eager to learn. We are offering three new field experiences for groups this year. Aquatic Read More
Sleeping Seeds
Tucked beneath the fluffy snow there are seeds of native grasses and flowers waiting to germinate this spring. Thanks to a grant from the Wildflower Association of Michigan, seed donation from the Michigan DNR, and the hard work of our KBS Read More
Paintbrushes, plants, and Pieris rapae: Combining art and science through mural painting at Kellogg Bird Sanctuary
As I advanced toward the last year of my Ph.D. at Kellogg Biological Station, the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary Grounds Manager, Lisa Duke, approached me about creating a mural on the property. The location was determined to be a Read More
National Pollinator Week is June 17-23, 2024
Pollinator Week is an annual celebration of pollinators. Raise awareness and work towards the conservation of this important group of animals by celebrating Pollinator Week! This annual celebration was initiated by the Pollinator Read More
Gardening for Insects
May 22nd is International Day for Biological Diversity As a scientist who studies moths, butterflies, and bees, one of my favorite types of biodiversity is insect biodiversity. I am especially fascinated by the myriad interactions Read More
Amazing Animal Moms
Mother’s Day, which takes place on May 12 this year, is a great time to celebrate and honor the women who have made an impact in our lives. People around the world celebrate motherhood in different ways – and we’re not the only species with Read More
Protect our Dark Skies
Light pollution is a global problem Have you had this experience of sleeping in a new place: you turn off the light to go to bed, and realize that there is a bright light illuminating your room, leading to a restless night of sleep? If Read More
Protect our Wetlands
Growing up in Michigan, I was always fascinated by wetlands. The woods near my house flooded every spring, and I loved to go looking for tadpoles and other aquatic creatures. What I didn’t yet realize was how important wetlands really Read More
Snow Goose at the Sanctuary: A successful release story
The Snow Goose (Anser caerulescens) is a migratory goose native to North America. These geese have two plumage color phases, the “white” phase and the “blue” phase. Both phases feature pink bills and feet. White phase snow geese have all Read More
Time to fly south
This time of year, I’ve got migration on the brain, as I’ve been seeing monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) at the Kellogg Biological Station. Like us, the monarchs sense that fall is in the air– changes in day length and temperature, Read More
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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