Have you noticed a change in the air? Here in Michigan, days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, and spring is officially here. Maybe you’re feeling more motivated to do some spring cleaning or enjoy the outdoors. (I know I Read More
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
The comeback of the Canada Goose
For those who reside in Michigan, you more than likely know of or have seen a Canada Goose, Branta canadensis. Residing in nearby ponds, lakes, rivers, farm fields, local parks, or even seen in a parking lot, Canada Geese are a type of Read More
Purple Martins Need YOU!
When you walk along the shoreline of Wintergreen Lake during the summer, you will hear a bird chirping robotic melodies. You look up as a Purple Martin, the continent’s largest swallow, gracefully swoops up and over the water, looking for Read More
Bob, Bob White!
With the warming weather taking us into spring, you might start to hear a familiar bird call during your visit. Our Northern Bobwhites, a favorite among guests, are often heard with their high-toned whistles, “Bob! Bobwhite!” through summer 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