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Home | kellogg bird sanctuary
A red-tailed hawk perches on the top of an enclosure at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary.

Saturday, April 18 | Behind the Scenes: Raptors

03.27.26

Join Sanctuary staff for a special glimpse into caring for the Sanctuary’s resident birds of prey. The basics About Behind the Scenes: Raptors will take place on three different Saturdays this spring and summer, from 10 to 11 ... Read More

A golden-crowned kinglet perches on a tree branch. Credit to Josh Haas.

Wednesday, April 1 | Field Ornithology Course Begins

03.04.26

Bird lovers can choose their own adventures with the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary’s annual Field Ornithology course, which offers multiple ways to participate. The basics About The course will consist of five lectures, available ... Read More

A bright red, male Northern Cardinal perches on a snow-covered tree branch against a white background.

January-March | Online Birds and Coffee Chats

02.04.26

Share your latest bird sightings and learn more about various avian topics during monthly Birds and Coffee chats, offered by the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. All events begin at 10 a.m. on Zoom. The basics About The first chat ... Read More

Three "Ducky Day" attendees pose for a photo holding rubber duck props in front of a red-and-white backdrop.

Saturday, Jan. 31 | A Ducky Day at the Bird Sanctuary

12.22.25

The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary is kicking off winter with a day to celebrate and learn about the intrepid ducks that stick around southwest Michigan for the winter. The basics About From noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, visit ... Read More

A snowy view of a portion of the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary's Paved Path.

Dec. 24 through Jan. 2 | Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, Manor House, rest of KBS campus to close for winter break

12.01.25

W.K. Kellogg Biological Station will observe the Michigan State University winter break closure, which is set for Thursday, Dec. 25, through Friday, Jan. 2, 2025. This includes the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, Kellogg Manor House and the KBS ... Read More

People gather off the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary's Paved Path on the shore of Wintergreen Lake to view birds on an autumn day.

Sunday, Nov. 2 | Fall Migration Celebration

10.17.25

The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary’s annual Fall Migration Celebration is set for 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, with free admission from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The basics About Fall is when waterfowl migrate to warmer waters, and hundreds ... Read More

Arts and Eats Tour logo.

Oct. 18-19 | Arts and Eats Tour

10.02.25

The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary will host seven local artists and artisans during the annual Arts and Eats Tour weekend, set for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18-19. During Arts and Eats, the Sanctuary offers free admission during operating ... Read More

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

Thursday, Oct. 16 | Owl Prowl at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary

09.15.25

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 About An Owl Prowl will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, ... Read More

Autumn view of the foot bridge at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, with several swans in the water nearby.

Saturday, Sept. 13 | Fall Migration Guided Bird Hike

08.15.25

Join Sanctuary staff and fellow bird enthusiasts from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, to practice identification skills by sight and sound on a walk through the Sanctuary. The basics About Participants in the guided walk ... Read More

Two BioBlitz participants smile while pointing at a plant.

Third annual KBS BioBlitz connects community through science 

07.23.25

Held over two daytime sessions, the third annual W.K. Kellogg Biological Station BioBlitz event invited participants to observe and record as many plant and animal species as possible across the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. Volunteers of ... Read More

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