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09.29.21 | Avian Care, Bird Sanctuary, Intern, Programs, Resource Center, Uncategorized

Beginnings and endings: A reflection on interning at Kellogg Bird Sanctuary

Intern Cheyenne releasing one of our permanent swans from a crate.

As spring ended and summer began to show I became more nervous, and excited, about my new potential experiences as a Kellogg Biological Station intern at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. I was grateful to have this internship and create positive Read More

08.11.21 | Avian Care, Bird Sanctuary, Birds, Conservation

The comeback of the Canada Goose

For those who reside in Michigan, you more than likely know of or have seen a Canada Goose, Branta canadensis. Residing in nearby ponds, lakes, rivers, farm fields, local parks, or even seen in a parking lot, Canada Geese are a type of Read More

07.14.21 | Avian Care, Bird Sanctuary, Birds, Conservation, Uncategorized

Purple Martins Need YOU!

When you walk along the shoreline of Wintergreen Lake during the summer, you will hear a bird chirping robotic melodies. You look up as a Purple Martin, the continent’s largest swallow, gracefully swoops up and over the water, looking for Read More

06.18.21 | Bird Sanctuary, Intern

Welcome to our interns!

Ashlynn Toles holding a Canada Goose

It is very exciting to introduce you to the 2021 summer interns here at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary!  Make sure to say hello if you see them on grounds or helping out in the Resource Center! Ashlynn Toles is the Avian Care Intern Read More

03.29.21 | Avian Care, Bird Sanctuary, Birds

Bob, Bob White!

A Bobwhite poses on a perch at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary.

With the warming weather taking us into spring, you might start to hear a familiar bird call during your visit. Our Northern Bobwhites, a favorite among guests, are often heard with their high-toned whistles, “Bob! Bobwhite!” through summer Read More

02.03.21 | Bird Sanctuary, Birds, Research

Trumpeter Swans of the Midwest

A map of the migration patterns of Trumpeter Swans in the Midwest

Imagine you find yourself outdoors one autumn, somewhere in the Midwestern U.S. The brisk fall wind greets your face as you trek through the painted woods. Oak leaves are a hanging onto branches overhead, fighting to find their final Read More

01.27.21 | Bird Sanctuary, Resource Center, Trails

A Wintry Sanctuary Update

Image of the main entrance of the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary on a snowy day

Winter is a time to reset and plan for the new year.  With all the unknowns in this ever-changing time, the sanctuary is focusing on keeping the grounds open and safe for visitors and providing online educational programs.  We Read More

08.27.20 | Bird Sanctuary, Pollinator Garden

A summer of native plants and social distancing

Image of Ava Garrison holding a plant

Like many other people, I had to make some changes to my summer plans this year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. When I applied for Kellogg Bird Sanctuary’s Native Garden Fellowship, the description included working in the garden with Read More

05.14.20 | Avian Care, Bird Sanctuary, Birds, Conservation

Kellogg Bird Sanctuary’s ‘fierce falcon’ a new sight for visitors

Kestrel sitting on a perch

Our hearts as heavy, as Howie passed away on May 18th. He lived with us for a year and a half and as his age was unknown, he was most likely an old man who enjoyed his final years at the Sanctuary. Even with his passing, there are many Read More

04.29.20 | Bird Sanctuary, Conservation

Be a scientist from your own home!

Boys monitoring nest boxes on the edge of a prarie

Happy citizen science month!  In the midst of the stay-at-home order, one of the things that can help during these times with our children is to get out into nature. With spring in full swing, diving into a citizen science project is a Read More

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