I joined the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary as the 2025 Visitor Experience Intern. I will be entering my senior year at Michigan State University this fall, studying Zoology with a concentration in Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Read More
Bug Bites and Bobwhites
I am a senior studying animal science going into my last year at MSU. When I came to KBS, I had basically no knowledge or experience with exotic animals, much less birds, since animal science focuses largely on agriculture. As much as I Read More
Jack-o’-lanterns at the Sanctuary
As the air develops a more persistent chill this time of year, the leaves change color and fog settles over ponds and lakes in the morning. Birds fly south to warmer haunts for the winter, while bugs, frogs, and bats move underground to Read More
Meet the Raptors of Michigan!
Michigan is home to some of nature’s coolest predators—raptors! Michigan hosts incredible birds of prey—hawks by day, owls by night—each playing a vital role in our ecosystems. Daytime Flyers: Hawks in Action Red-tailed Hawk – The Sky Read More
Welcome Rylee Lorenz to the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary!
We’re excited to introduce a new face to the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary this summer—please join us in welcoming Rylee Lorenz to the team! Rylee comes to us from West Michigan, bringing a strong academic background with a B.S. in Biology Read More
Field Experiences for Students
The Kellogg Bird Sanctuary is getting excited to start seeing those bright, yellow buses pulling in with students of all ages eager to learn. We are offering three new field experiences for groups this year. Aquatic Read More
Sleeping Seeds
Tucked beneath the fluffy snow there are seeds of native grasses and flowers waiting to germinate this spring. Thanks to a grant from the Wildflower Association of Michigan, seed donation from the Michigan DNR, and the hard work of our KBS Read More
Paintbrushes, plants, and Pieris rapae: Combining art and science through mural painting at Kellogg Bird Sanctuary
As I advanced toward the last year of my Ph.D. at Kellogg Biological Station, the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary Grounds Manager, Lisa Duke, approached me about creating a mural on the property. The location was determined to be a Read More
Second annual BioBlitz at the Bird Sanctuary a success
Understanding and tracking the diversity of natural ecosystems is difficult and requires innovative strategies. We need to track and understand species’ patterns over time and space. As biologists learn more about the natural world, we Read More
National Pollinator Week is June 17-23, 2024
Pollinator Week is an annual celebration of pollinators. Raise awareness and work towards the conservation of this important group of animals by celebrating Pollinator Week! This annual celebration was initiated by the Pollinator 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