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07.19.23 | Conservation, Programs, Research

Citizen science at the Sanctuary

BioBlitz participants use binoculars to search for birds along the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary’s Bluebird Trail. Photo by Corinn Rutkoski

An underappreciated dimension of scientific research is collecting data. For ecologists interested in measuring biodiversity, a perennial issue is that counting plants and animals as they move, hide, and change is extremely difficult, Read More

03.02.22 | Bird Sanctuary, Birds, Conservation, Programs

Zorzales ¿qué sabes sobre ellos?

Imagina cuánto tiempo tardarías en caminar desde Argentina a Alaska. Según Google maps serían unos 90 días sin parar, caminando 24 horas por día. Los zorzales migran largas distancias, eso significa que cada primavera y cada otoño, estas Read More

03.02.22 | Bird Sanctuary, Birds, Conservation, Programs

Thrushes, what do you know about them?

American Robin with gps backpack

Think about how long it would take you to walk from Argentina to Alaska. According to Google maps it would take around 90 days walking 24 h/day. Thrushes are long-distance migrants, that means that every spring and every fall they migrate Read More

01.13.22 | Bird Sanctuary, Birds, Programs

Vagrant Birds: What’s That?

Have you ever seen a group of people with binoculars looking very excited and trying to find something? It is possible they are looking for a vagrant bird. But what is a vagrant bird? A vagrant bird is a species that is currently outside Read More

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

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

02.22.18 | Programs, Tours

Bus scholarships now available for school groups

The Kellogg Biological Station (KBS) has a long-standing program, K-12 Partnership, where teachers receive professional development to improve science education skills. Teachers work alongside MSU scientists and researcher to learn about Read More

07.28.17 | Bird Sanctuary, Programs

Exciting Courses at the Sanctuary!

Sunset at Kellogg Biological Station

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

03.16.17 | Programs, Tours

Tour Time!

Students investigating nature

As the winter season ends, everyone here at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary is gearing up for tour season. We offer a variety of group tours that are sure to educate and inspire groups of all ages! Our most popular tour is Bird Read More

01.30.17 | Bird Sanctuary, Programs

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

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