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Birds and Coffee Online Chat: Nests and Nesting Strategies

Date/Time
Date(s) - 04.14.2027
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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  • Kellogg Biological Station
  • Bird Sanctuary


 

What to expect:

Photo showing a bird nest filled with 5 blue colored bird eggs.Grab your morning beverage and join us for Birds and Coffee Chat to learn more about birding and bird species! Each month, we highlight a bird-related topic or profile birds that you can find in our southwest Michigan backyards, woods, and waters.

This online program is free but requires registration to receive a secure link for the zoom meeting. Join hosts Lisa Duke and Misty Klotz, from the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary and Kellogg Biological Station to share recent bird sightings and ask questions.

Monthly topic:
April 14- Nests and Nesting Strategies

From underground burrows to floating nests, birds have fascinating ways of raising their young. Join us over coffee to explore the unique nesting strategies of local birds, including the Belted Kingfisher, American Coot, Killdeer, and Ovenbird. Discover how birds build, camouflage, and even outsource their nests to give their young a start in life!

Event information:

  • Location: Online
  • Time and date: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month
  • Cost: Free
  • Audience: Everyone
  • Registration required. Register Here

 

Future Topics:

  • May 12: Swans

 

Questions? Contact the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary at birdsanctuary@kbs.msu.edu or (269) 671-2510.

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