Field Ornithology
Lectures: 6 to 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesdays: April 7, 14, 21, 28, and May 5, 2027
Field Trips: 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays: April 10 and May 1, 2027
Kellogg Bird Sanctuary
12685 East C Ave.
Augusta, MI 49012
Program Information
Come and join us in the 2026 Field Ornithology Course led by Lisa Duke and Josh Haas from Hawks on the Wing, and discover the fascinating world of birds! This year, we have arranged a variety of ways to participate, regardless of your location.
On Wednesday evenings, we will host lectures at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary Auditorium and via Zoom. The first half of the night will consist of presentations by local experts on a range of topics such as migration, conservation, climate change, and more.
In the second half of the night, we will go on a birding hike on the Sanctuary grounds, where you can practice your bird identification skills using sight, sound, habitat, and behavioral clues. On the nights where there are no hikes, there will be an identification lecture instead. Learn more about the schedule at https://birdsanctuary.kbs.msu.edu/events-programs/field-ornithology/.
On Saturdays, we have organized field trips to nearby birding destinations. So, whether you're near or far, there's a way for you to join us and explore the world of birds!
Registration Options Include:
| Wednesday Evening Lectures over Zoom | Wednesday Evening Lectures In-person | Wednesday Evening Bird Hikes | Saturday Field Trips | |
| Online Lectures Only | x | |||
| In-person Lectures Only | x | x | ||
| Field Trip Only | x | |||
| Lecture and Field Trips Both | x | x | x |
Cost:
| Online Lectures Only | In-person Lecture Only | Field Trip Only | Lecture and Field Trips Both | |
| Members | $30 | $135 | $30 | $155 |
| Non-Members | $45 | $155 | $45 | $190 |
Scholarships
Partial financial aid to offset the program registration fee is available for full class participation (Class Lectures and Field Trips). If you would like to apply for this scholarship, you must first complete the application below (button “Apply for a scholarship here”). Do not complete the participant registration until you receive an email message with details regarding your request. This email will provide additional information regarding the steps for completing your registration process for Field Ornithology. Scholarship applications are due by March 8, 2027.
Cancellation Policy for Events Requiring Registration:
If the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary cancels a program due to weather or other circumstances, a full refund will be issued. A full refund will be issued if a registrant must cancel before the event’s registration deadline. No refunds on the day of an event or after. No space will be held without full payment for events requiring prepayment. Registrations can be transferred at any time.
Uregistration for Field Ornithology is open.
Uregistration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on April 2, 2027.
There are 50 openings available.
We are pleased to inform you that scholarships are available to partially offset the program registration fee. To apply, we kindly request that you complete the scholarship application form provided below. However, we advise that you do not complete the participant registration until you receive an email message that provides you with details regarding your scholarship request.
Please note that there are only a limited number of scholarships available, and you will be notified about the availability of these funds once all are awarded. If you are awarded these funds, you will receive an email that provides you with additional information regarding the steps to complete your registration process. We hope that this scholarship opportunity may help you attend the program and we look forward to your application.
Uregistration for Field Ornithology is open.
Uregistration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on March 8, 2027.
Accommodations
Reasonable modifications/accommodations for program access, including alternative formats formaterials, and auxiliary aids for effective communication will be provided to participants at no cost. Requests may be submitted by filling out the box below or by emailing the event contact using the email address provided on the event registration and/or confirmation page at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received less than two weeks prior to the event date will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and provided when reasonable.
Contact Information
For information contact, the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary at birdsanctuary@kbs.msu.edu or 269-671-2510.