Join the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary this winter for online Birds and Coffee chats

Augusta, Mich. — 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 events begin at 10 a.m. on Zoom.

Mindfulness and Birding -  Kristy Taylor   MICHIGAN STATE BIRD OBSERVATORY

This month for birds and coffee chat we will be joined by Kristy Taylor for a focus on Birding and Mindfulness, learn how to combine birding and nature discovery with a sense of place and the practice of mindfulness. Kristy will share ways to help you look at birding differently and use your time outdoors to create a sense of peace, focus, and enjoyment. We will pay attention to bird behaviors, the environment, sounds, and our influence on the natural spaces around us.

Kristy Taylor is the current president of Capital Area Audubon and serves seasonally as the Education and outreach Coordinator for the Michigan State Bird Observatory. The Michigan State Bird Observatory operates two banding stations just north of East Lansing, integrating avian research, training current and future wildlife professionals, and educating people of all ages while showcasing the diversity of avian wildlife inhabiting mid-Michigan.

About the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary

The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary’s mission is to conserve native habitat for migratory and resident birds and to promote environmental awareness through research, education, and outreach. Since 1928, the Sanctuary has served as a practical training school for animal care and land management and remains an innovator in wildlife conservation efforts.

Winter hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Please consider supporting the Sanctuary by becoming a member.