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07.18.19 | Bird Sanctuary, Birds, Intern

Off-Colored Birds

Leucistic Canada Goose on the left and wild type Canada Goose on right in image

By 2019 Avian Care Intern - Adam Petrucco Have you visited the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary recently and saw a bird that looked unusual? Was the plumage lighter than normal, making the bird stand out from other members of its species? Read More

06.17.19 | Bird Sanctuary, Intern

Welcome Summer Interns!

Adam Petrucco holding Black Swan

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

05.02.19 | Bird Sanctuary, Trails

Have a Seat!

David Larson

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

04.04.19 | Bird Sanctuary, Birds, Uncategorized

Liberty’s Extreme Makeover

2 Bald Eagles at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary

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

01.09.19 | Bird Sanctuary, Bus Scholarship, Field Trips

2019 Bus Scholarships for School Groups!

Large Check presentation to KBS from Gull Lake Area Rotary

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

11.08.18 | Bird Sanctuary, Gifts, Resource Center

For the Love of Nature! Tweet Holiday Gifts for All

Plush Eagle, Owls, and Fox toys

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

09.27.18 | Bird Sanctuary, Pollinator Garden

Are You a Seasonally Lazy Gardener?

Habitat Network Please leave your garden messy

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

06.05.18 | Bird Sanctuary, Pollinator Garden, Trails

New signs on the trails!

Sanctuary staff holding new welcome sign

  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

04.05.18 | Bird Sanctuary, Birds, Programs

Nest Box Basics

Examining what is inside a nest box

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

02.08.18 | Bird Sanctuary, Birds

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

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