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
Exciting Courses at the Sanctuary!
The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary has provided a safe home for birds for the past 90 years and part of that commitment is providing good habitat. Join us in some plant-based ecology courses this summer: Field Botany and Invasive Species Read More
2017 Partnerships with Local Youth Organizations
KBS is partnering with local organizations to bring more science into their camps! The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary has a long history of hosting summer camps. Unfortunately, we are unable to continue running week long camp experiences Read More
Natural Blondes
One of the joys of visiting the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary is seeing the large number of Canada Geese, Mallard Ducks, and Trumpeter Swans on Wintergreen Lake. Every once in a while, you get the rare pleasure of seeing an individual of these Read More
Drab Drakes
Have you been to the Sanctuary lately and wondered where all of the pretty male ducks have gone? Well they are still here, they are just looking more drab than usual! All ducks go through a molt at least twice a year, where they “shed” 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