You wouldn’t think of turtles as particularly likely to succeed in the game of life – unlike many common species (think bugs and mice), they grow slowly and take a long time to mature and reproduce—up to 20 years for some species. What Read More
Kellogg Bird Sanctuary’s ‘fierce falcon’ a new sight for visitors
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
Be a scientist from your own home!
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
Winters Past and Present
Recently, a W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary volunteer gifted a treasure trove of vintage copies of Michigan Audubon’s “The Jack Pine Warbler” to the Sanctuary. To my surprise, upon reading the table of contents of an issue, an article from 1947 Read More
March of the Migrating Monarch
As fall rolls in, you may start to notice that you are seeing monarch butterflies more abundantly than you have seen them all summer. Monarch butterflies are known for their beauty, but you might be surprised to find out these butterflies Read More
Saving the Great Lakes Piping Plover
A little shorebird has made quite the headlines in Chicago this summer, cancelling a popular beach music festival and bringing in bird watchers from all over the Great Lakes. What bird could cause such a commotion? A pair of Read More
A Special Swannouncement!
On Monday, May 13, a special surprise arrived at Oregon’s Sunriver Nature Center from the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. A male Trumpeter Swan, injured in the wild and unable to fly, was on his way to meet his new mate, a female named Grace Read More
Global Big Day
On Saturday, May 4th, thousands of birding enthusiasts across the globe will identify as many bird species as possible in one day, hoping for a new world record. There are approximately 10,500 bird species in the world; last year, just over Read More
Celebrate Earth Day with Free Admission
Join us in celebrating Earth Day at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary with free admission! As usual, buckets of corn can be purchased to feed our waterfowl while supplies last! The first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970. Organized by Read More
Christmas Bird Count: Over a Century of Birding!
Did you know Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count began in 1900 and this will be the 119th annual count? Ornithologist Frank M. Chapman proposed the Christmas Day count as an alternative to the hunting traditions that were in place at the time. 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