Birding Events

Mackinac Birds & Blossoms

The wooded paths of Mackinac Island State Park abound in spring wildflowers and colorful songbirds. Meet naturalist Kyle Bagnall behind Fort Mackinac (Huron Road) for a meandering walk to enjoy blooming flowers, migrating birds, and other natural wonders. We’ll cover about 1.5 miles, including paved

Free Bird Santuary Admission-Bird Count Day

Enjoy free admission to the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary and get outside to go birding for The Great Backyard Bird Count! Join individuals all over the world in counting birds for science.

This event will be held on Sunday, February 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is no registration, and everyone is

Birds and Coffee Online Chat

Grab your morning beverage and join us to learn more about birding and bird species! Each month, we highlight a bird-related topic or profile birds that you can find in our southwest Michigan backyards, woods, and waters during this time of year.

There is no fee for this online program but

Guided Winter Bird Hike

Join Sanctuary staff and fellow bird enthusiasts from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, to practice identification skills by sight and sound on a walk through the Sanctuary. 

Participants will meet at the Resource Center building, then follow along the paved path 3/4-mile loop trail to