Registration is underway for the 2016 lineup of 6-day birding and nature programs in Maine for adults, teens and families.

Instructors for the 2016 sessions include Steve Kress, Scott Weidensaul, Rob Bierregaard and Melissa Groo.

Register online or download a registration form at

http://hogisland.audubon.org or call (843) 340-8673

Prices include housing, boat travel, programs, and all meals. Teens must be age 14–17 and children in family camp must be age 8–12 or 13. Minimum age of 18 for all other programs. Scholarships are available. For more information see email us at hogisland@audubon.org

Maine Seabird Biology & Conservation May 29 - June 3; Sept. 4–9


Get involved in seabird conservation with Audubon biologists! In the spring, census nesting eiders and gulls and visit the restored puffin colony on Eastern Egg Rock. In September, improve habitat for terns, puffins and Leach's Storm-Petrels. Price: $969 double; $1269 single

Breaking Into Birding May 29 - June 3


Learn birding basics and how to enjoy birds beyond feeders.

Price: $995 dorm; $1095 double/triple; $1395 single; $1495 private cabin

Joy of Birding June 5–10


Hone your birding skills during the height of the nesting season.

Price: $995 dorm; $1095 double/triple; $1395 single; $1495 private cabin

Field Ornithology June 12–17


Immerse yourself in the lives of birds during an intensive session of field trips and

workshops led by expert ornithologists and top birding authors.

Price: $995 dorm; $1095 double/triple; $1395 single; $1495 private cabin

Hands-on Bird Science June 19–24


Learn basics of bird banding & how to prepare museum specimens. Use the latest

tracking devices and census methods such as point counts with GPS mapping.

Price: $995 dorm; $1095 double/triple; $1395 single; $1495 private cabin

Coastal Maine Bird Studies for Teens June 12–17, June 19–24


Get ready for an action-packed program with some of the country's best-known birders and ornithologists. For teens ages 14-17.
Price: $1295; sponsoring organizations $1295

Arts and Birding July 10–15


Join some of the country's best bird artists, photographers, and writers to enhance your birding abilities. No experience or talent needed!

Price: $995 dorm; $1095 double/triple; $1395 single; $1495 private cabin

Raptor Rapture July 10–15


Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of birds of prey, with a special emphasis on Maine's thriving osprey population.
Price: $995 dorm; $1095 double/triple; $1395 single; $1495 private cabin

Sharing Nature: An Educator's Week July 17-22


Learn inspiring and practical environmental activities to incorporate into your teaching while exploring Maine coastal and island habitats with expert naturalists. Price: $995 dorm; $1095 double/triple; $1395 single; $1495 private cabin Family Camp August 7-12 (8-12 y/o) ; August 14-19 (8-13 y/o)


Explore tide pools, pristine forest and ocean life with our expert naturalists, and finish each day with songs and a campfire. Two sessions, two age ranges!
Price: $1095 adults; $795 children

Fall Migration & Monhegan Island Sept. 4-9 (day trip); Sept. 11-16 (overnight)

Take part in a special session focused on autumn migration. Interpret night flight calls and visit Monhegan Island during peak migration.

Price: $1095 day trip; $1395 overnight trip; other upgrades available online