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
Meet our summer interns!
The Kellogg Bird Sanctuary has some new faces around this summer! We are privileged to host two interns for 11 weeks that are gaining working experience for their future careers. Come out and say hi or visit them at the Undergraduate Read More
Wood Duck Craze
With my recent arrival at Kellogg Bird Sanctuary as the Avian Care Intern, I have been able to learn about the amazing birds that call the Sanctuary home. Among much of the information I have acquired in the past two weeks, I have become Read More
What’s the Buzz? Native Bees at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary
Through collaborative efforts of volunteers, Sanctuary staff and MSU’s Entomology Department, visitors are now able to learn about the Sanctuary’s bee condominium, located in the Pollinator Garden in front of the Resource Center. Funding Read More
Caring for Crows
Last fall, a local wildlife rehabilitator informed us she had received an injured crow into her care. She was found in Comstock with a badly broken left wing and was deemed un-releasable by the veterinarian. We decided she would make an Read More
News for the New Year!
The Kellogg Bird Sanctuary is excited to launch a new website this New Year! The new site gives Sanctuary staff a lot more flexibility in sharing information with you. We hope that you will find the information as accessible and interesting 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