Michigan State University masthead graphic

W.K. Kellogg Biological Station

Bird Sanctuary

  • Farm &
    Pasture Dairy
  • Research &
    Education
  • Conference Center &
    Manor House
  • Home
  • About
    • About Home
    • Mission
    • History of the Sanctuary
      • Historical Leadership at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary
      • The Changing Sanctuary Landscape
    • Research
    • Staff
    • Employment
  • Visit
    • Visit Home
    • Admission and Hours
    • Directions
    • Visit with a Group
      • Self-guided Activities
    • Birds
      • Recent Bird Sightings
      • Birds on Exhibit
      • Know Your Swans
    • Gardens
    • Trails
  • Events & Programs
    • Events Home
    • For Adults
    • For Families
    • For K-12 Students
  • Support
  • News
    • Blogs
  • Contact Us
You are here: Home / News / Blogs

01.30.23 | Bird Sanctuary, Birds

Nifty Nests

Barn Swallow nest made of mud and vegetation attached to pipe under roof

Like humans, birds need a place to lie down and rest. Also just like humans, they don’t all prefer a one-story ranch house (although some chimney swifts might). Nests are important for birds not only to provide a home and shelter from Read More

06.28.22 | Bird Sanctuary, Birds, En espanol

Golondrinas por todas partes

Si tuviera que escoger una especie de ave con la que nunca he trabajado sería la golondrina. Las golondrinas son un tipo de ave que comen insectos voladores, de ahí que se llamen recolectores aéreos. Si las has visto alguna vez, seguramente Read More

06.28.22 | Bird Sanctuary, Birds

Swallows all around

If I had to pick a bird to work with that I have never worked with before it would be a swallow. Swallows are a type of songbird that eat flying insects, that’s why they are called aerial foragers. If you have seen swallows before, I bet Read More

06.10.22 | Avian Care, Bird Sanctuary, Intern

Meet our summer interns!

Marie Kroneman Headshot

Hi, I am Marie Kroneman and I am from Okemos, MI.  I am a third-year student at Michigan State University majoring in animal science/zoology. I am the Animal Care Intern at the Sanctuary this summer. I am excited to learn more about Read More

05.28.22 | Bird Sanctuary, Birds, En espanol

Colibríes, los campeones del cielo

Ni siquiera sé por dónde empezar con los colibríes. La verdad que siempre he admirado su belleza y biología.    Las aves más pequeñas del mundo Los colibríes existen sólo en América, se pueden encontrar desde el norte Read More

05.28.22 | Bird Sanctuary, Birds

Hummingbirds, the champions of the sky

Hummingirds of the world

When talking about hummingbirds, I don’t even know where to start. I have always admired their beauty and biology.    Smallest birds in the world  Hummingbirds only exist in the Americas, you can find them all the Read More

05.03.22 | Bird Sanctuary, Birds

Avian Influenza

3 Mallard Ducks standing on the shoreline of Wintergreen Lake

September 15, 2022 update:  Due to fall migration starting, the Sanctuary will stop corn sales to do our part to keep our birds safe.  Avian influenza never left the state of Michigan.  Bird movement lessens during the 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

02.10.22 | Bird Sanctuary, Birds

Meet the Black Swans!

Head shot of an Australian Black Swan showcasing their bright red bill and black head and neck

If you have recently visited our W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, you may have noticed some new residents near the lake. You may have first noticed a flurry of high-pitched peeping as you walked the path up to our Diver Pond. Maybe you heard a Read More

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • …
  • 7
  • Next Page »

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Feb 08 Birds and Coffee Chat – ONLINE Learn More >
  • Feb 09 Bird Sanctuary Volunteer Training: Waterfowl and Game Bird Areas Learn More >
  • Feb 16 Nature Journaling: Blending Art and Science Learn More >
  • view all

Recent Blog Posts

Nifty Nests

Read More

Golondrinas por todas partes

Read More

Swallows all around

Read More

A legacy of conservation; a commitment to sustainability.

Kellogg Bird Sanctuary
12685 East C Avenue
Augusta, MI 49012
Phone: (269) 671-2510 birdsanctuary@kbs.msu.edu

Sign up for our monthly newsletter

Get regular updates from KBS about research, events, and more!
*indicates required
Connect with us on social media!
TwitterFacebook
Michigan State University Wordmark
  • Call us: (269) 671-2510
  • Contact Information
  • Sitemap
  • Privacy Statement
  • Site Accessibility

Call MSU: (517) 355-1855 | Visit msu.edu | MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. | Notice of Nondiscrimination

SPARTANS WILL | © Michigan State University Board of Trustees