Wildlife Committee
The Wildlife Committee works to bring students experience in wildlife biology, management, and research through a wide variety of research projects, workshops and events. The wildlife chair has formed the Falcon Box Committee focused on maintenance of the box and preparation for the arrival of the falcons to the Spartan Stadium. Visit our Falcon Box page to learn more about the project and to access the live-cam!
If you have questions or comments, or would like to become more involved with the wildlife committee, email the MSU Fisheries & Wildlife Club at msufwclub@gmail.com or by clicking the link below.
If you have questions or comments, or would like to become more involved with the wildlife committee, email the MSU Fisheries & Wildlife Club at msufwclub@gmail.com or by clicking the link below.
Events
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Falcon Box Maintenance 2023 FW Club Falcon Box Committee climbed to the top of the Spartan Stadium to clean and repaint the peregrine falcon box to prepare for their arrival. |
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Kestrel Box Building 2023 FW club members constructed a kestrel box for the MSU Pollinator Performance Center providing the kestrels a safer place to nest. |
Bluebird Box Building 2019
FW Club students built bluebird boxes at the Corey March Ecological Research Center. In addition to building boxes, members helped set up posts where the boxes will be placed for the upcoming bluebird nest monitoring project.
FW Club students built bluebird boxes at the Corey March Ecological Research Center. In addition to building boxes, members helped set up posts where the boxes will be placed for the upcoming bluebird nest monitoring project.
Owl Walk 2019
FW Club students, led by Dr. Urquhart, walked through the Rose Lake Area to spot owls. Students learned owl calls and the different owl species found in Michigan. Students had a great time and stayed warm with delicious hot chocolate!
FW Club students, led by Dr. Urquhart, walked through the Rose Lake Area to spot owls. Students learned owl calls and the different owl species found in Michigan. Students had a great time and stayed warm with delicious hot chocolate!
Kellogg Bird Sanctuary Work
Member's volunteer at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary every fall, gaining hands on skills of game bird and waterfowl management and care. We help out with maintaining some of their upland game bird habitats, as well as help with the health checks of several of their birds (often the waterfowl - including the permanent resident swans and geese).
Member's volunteer at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary every fall, gaining hands on skills of game bird and waterfowl management and care. We help out with maintaining some of their upland game bird habitats, as well as help with the health checks of several of their birds (often the waterfowl - including the permanent resident swans and geese).
Trapping Workshops
Necessary skills in trapping is needed in order to conduct wildlife management and research. We often will put on small mammal trapping workshops, as well as larger animal trapping. Once our members are certified, they have plenty of opportunities to gain practice through various research projects conducted by the Club.
Necessary skills in trapping is needed in order to conduct wildlife management and research. We often will put on small mammal trapping workshops, as well as larger animal trapping. Once our members are certified, they have plenty of opportunities to gain practice through various research projects conducted by the Club.
