SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS 2010

This summer, enjoy world-class ornithology sessions at Audubon’s spectacular Hog Island, located in Maine’s Muscongus Bay. Taught by some of the country’s leading birders and ornithologists, these dynamic sessions are for both beginners and experienced bird enthusiasts who seek field experience to learn more about the remarkable lives of wild birds.Two of these programs provide opportunities to work directly in the field with Project Puffin biologists on important seabird colony islands. Hog Island is an ideal home for sessions where learning, camaraderie, and great meals all come together in a beautiful setting.

Building on the traditions of Hog Island’s legendary ornithology instructors, Roger Tory Peterson and Allan D. Cruickshank, today’s instructors are world-class ornithologists and enthusiastic teachers who are dedicated to sharing their knowledge and expertise. They will lead field trips for small groups of 10 to 15 participants, a group size that promotes personal instruction. There are four sessions for adults, with a maximum enrollment of 60 in each session (please note that the May 30—June 4 Exploritas program may have a different maximum enrollment limit), plus one special session for teen (14 to 17 year old) bird enthusiasts.

Accommodations at Hog Island are in authentic early-20th-century buildings at the edge of the sea. Our renowned chef, Janii Laberge, serves extraordinary meals in an historic farmhouse that looks out onto Muscongus Bay.

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THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

Click on a a session's name to learn more about that specific program.

September 12—17 - Maine Seabird Biology and Conservation

Registration information for all programs can be found HERE.

 

CLICK HERE to view a special Hog Island slide presentation. (Presentation approx. 7-8 minutes, and was created by Chris Lewey. To download the PowerPoint version, please click HERE.)

CLICK HERE to view a recent article from Down East magazine.

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Please browse the following pages, as they contain additional information about Hog Island and our Ornithology Camps

• Registration/Pricing, Cancellation, and Contact Information
  
  
• Program Elements (individual field trip offerings)
  
  
• Daily Schedule Sample
  
  
• Hog Island Bird Checklist (PDF)
  
  
• Lodging and Buildings
  
  
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  
  
• Hog Island Legacy and History
  
  
• Hog Island Ad (PDF)
  
  
• Hog Island Poster (PDF)

2010 CAMP INSTRUCTORS and GUEST SPEAKERS:

Stephen Kress, Director, Seabird Restoration Program: all sessions

Jane Arbuckle, Director of Stewardship, Maine Coast Heritage Trust: Maine Seabird Biology and Conservation

Greg Budney, Curator, Macaulay Library (formerly the Library of Natural Sounds): Field Ornithology

Judy Camuso, Wildlife Biologist, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife:

Pete Dunne, Director, Cape May Bird Observatory: Joy of Birding

Lang Elliott, Director, Nature Sounds Studio: Field Ornithology

Scott Hall, Research Coordinator, Seabird Restoration Program: Maine Seabird Biology and Conservation and Bird Biology and Conservation

Kenn Kaufman, Author, Kaufman Field Guides: Field Ornithology and Coastal Maine Bird Studies for Teens

Kim Kaufman, Director, Black Swamp Bird Observatory: Field Ornithology

Chris Lewey, Director, Raven Interpretive Wildlife Tours: Joy of Birding

Laurie McLaughlin, Part-time Faculty, Shaver's Creek Env. Ctr., PA: Coastal Maine Bird Studies for Teens

Sara Morris, Professor of Biology and Env. Science, Canisius College: Field Ornithology and Coastal Maine Bird Studies for Teens

Richard Podolsky, Ph.D., Principal Ecologist, Avian Systems: Maine Seabird Biology and Conservation

Pete Salmansohn, Education Coordinator, Seabird Restoration Program: Maine Seabird Biology and Conservation and Bird Biology and Conservation

Susan Schubel, Biologist and Outreach Educator, Seabird Restoration Program: Maine Seabird Biology and Conservation and Bird Biology and Conservation

Jerry Skinner, Professor of Biology, Keystone College: Joy of Birding

Peter Vickery, Director, Center : Joy of Birding

Scott Weidensaul, Author and ornithologist: Field Ornithology, Coastal Maine Bird Studies for Teens, and Bird Biology and Conservation

Doug Wentzel, Naturalist and Program Director, Shaver's Creek Env. Ctr., PA: Coastal Maine Bird Studies for Teens

Other instructors TBA