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Home | birding
A pair of Trumpeter Swans rest near their nest, on the edge of water at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary.

January-March | Birds and Coffee Chats

01.03.24

Share your latest bird sightings and learn more about some of the bird species commonly found during winter in southwest Michigan, and related topics, during monthly Birds and Coffee chats, offered by the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. All ... Read More

MSU graduate student Ben Luukkonen stands outside, holding a Mallard Duck.

October-December | Birds and Coffee Chats

12.10.23

Share your latest bird sightings and learn more about some of the bird species commonly found during autumn in southwest Michigan during monthly Birds and Coffee chats, offered by the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. All events begin at 10 a.m. ... Read More

A Barred Owl perches on a mossy log. Credit to Josh Haas.

Saturday, Dec. 9 | Owl Prowl at the Sanctuary

12.06.23

In the quiet stillness of night, owls are often easier heard than seen. Join W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary staff to look and listen for owls after dark. The basics Time and date: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 Location: W.K. Kellogg ... Read More

Two birdwatchers stand together in a wooded area, peering through binoculars up into the tree canopy. Credit to Corinn Rutkoski.

Saturday, Dec. 2 | Guided Bird Hike at the Sanctuary

10.28.23

Join Sanctuary staff and fellow bird enthusiasts from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, to practice identification skills by sight and sound on a walk through the Sanctuary. The basics Time and date: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 ... Read More

Ducks fly just over Wintergreen Lake during autumn at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. Credit to Roy Van Loo Jr.

Sunday, Nov. 5 | Fall Migration Celebration

10.18.23

The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary’s annual Fall Migration Celebration is set for 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5. The basics Time and date: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5 Location: 12685 East C Ave., Augusta MI  Audience: Everyone ... Read More

A female Ruby-throated Hummingbird perches on a leafy tree branch. Credit to Caleb Krueger.

Thursday, Aug. 31 | Hummingbird Banding Demonstration

08.03.23

Due to excessive heat, the banding demonstration has been rescheduled for Thursday, Aug. 31.  A pair of bird-banding experts will exhibit hummingbird banding techniques and share some of the research data gleaned from banding ... Read More

A Blue Jay alights on a tree branch. Credit to Josh Haas.

July – September | Birds and Coffee Chats

07.17.23

Share your latest bird sightings and learn more about some of the bird species commonly spotted at this time of year in southwest Michigan during monthly Birds and Coffee chats, offered by the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. All events begin ... Read More

A group of people stand on a grassy trail at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, peering through binoculars, at a recent Sanctuary birding event.

Postponed: Saturday, July 15 | Guided Birding Hike

06.15.23

Note: The hike has been postponed and rescheduled for Saturday, July 22, due to the forecast of inclement weather. Join Sanctuary staff and fellow bird enthusiasts from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 15, to practice identification skills ... Read More

A monarch butterfly feeds on a goldenrod flower.

April-June | Birds and Coffee Chats with the Sanctuary

04.27.23

Share your latest bird sightings and learn more about some of the bird species commonly spotted at this time of year in southwest Michigan during monthly Birds and Coffee chats, offered by the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. All events begin ... Read More

A Canada Goose rests in the grass with two goslings.

Sunday, May 14 | Mother’s Day at the Bird Sanctuary

04.26.23

Mother’s Day weekend is a perfect time to visit the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. Spring flowers and trees are in bloom and migration season is underway. The basics Time and date: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 14 Location: 12685 East ... Read More

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