Summer is here and that means some new faces around the Sanctuary! Hello, my name is Adam Petrucco. I am a junior at Michigan State University, and I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Zoology. This summer I am the Avian Care Read More
Have a Seat!
Thanks to the hard work of David Larson there is now a great location to rest and enjoy the action on Wintergreen Lake! This wooden, curved bench has the ability to comfortably seat 10 people. David chose the Sanctuary for Read More
Liberty’s Extreme Makeover
Have you seen our bald eagles yet? If not, come check them out because they won’t look this way for long! Liberty, age four, and Patriot, age three, are our resident Bald Eagles. Both of our handsome boys came to us with permanent wing Read More
2019 Bus Scholarships for School Groups!
Now is the time of year to start planning for your school group’s spring field trip! Fly your flock on over to the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary for a fun, science-based field trip! The Bird Sanctuary offers a variety of field trips Read More
For the Love of Nature! Tweet Holiday Gifts for All
The holidays are rapidly approaching and finding the perfect gifts can ruffle the feathers of even the most seasoned shoppers! We all want to give the “perfect” gift but that often becomes challenging, especially for those who Read More
Are You a Seasonally Lazy Gardener?
My fingers twitch every time I walk past dried coneflower seed heads in the gardens at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. My desire is to cut back anything dark brown or unattractive in the flower garden. But gardening for wildlife requires a Read More
New signs on the trails!
The Sanctuary is excited to share new trail maps and interpretive signs with our visitors! Thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Kalamazoo River Community Recreational Foundation we were able to create 2 new interpretive signs, an Read More
Nest Box Basics
Spring is in the air and cavity nesting birds are looking for a rent free location from March through August to raise a feathered family. Are you interested in becoming a successful tiny house landlord? If so, there are a few Read More
Owling 101
Do you ever hear noises in the night and wonder if an owl could be living in your backyard? Or even what kind of owl it could be? Do you enjoy nature or purely love owls? If you ask yourself these questions, you need to go owling! Read More
Winter is for the birds!
On this January day at the Sanctuary, the temperature outside is currently 15 degrees Fahrenheit and there is a constant fall of snow. Everyone has been advised to stay inside when possible, but the permanent bird residents of the 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