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
      • Guided Tours
      • Self-guided Field Trips
    • 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 / Visit / Birds

Birds

Trumpeter Swan family on water credit Tiffany GreenfieldDucks, Geese, and Swans. The Kellogg Bird Sanctuary is a premiere area for birders interested in viewing migratory waterfowl. Originally started as a refuge for the now-familiar Canada Goose (Branta Canadensis), it was also a key player in re-introducing Trumpeter Swans (Cygnus buccinator) to the Midwest. Many species of duck, herons, and other wading birds are also occasionally sighted. The Canada Goose and Trumpeter Swan remain our most common inhabitants; many nest and raise families on Wintergreen Lake.

Learn more about what birds call the Sanctuary home:

  • Birds on Exhibit
  • Kellogg Bird Sanctuary: Know your Swans
  • Recent Bird Sightings

 

 

 

  • VISIT the sanctuary
  • SCHEDULE a group visit
  • BECOME a member
  • VOLUNTEER with us
  • DONATE today

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Jun 01 Storybook Walk: Owl Babies Learn More >
  • Jun 29 Wild Wednesdays: Bald Eagles Learn More >
  • Jul 01 Storybook Walk: Feathers – not for just flying Learn More >
  • view all

RECENT BLOG POSTS

Meet our summer interns!

Read More

Colibríes, los campeones del cielo

Read More

Hummingbirds, the champions of the sky

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