September 14 – September 19, 2025

Here at Hog Island, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and safe space for everyone to enjoy birding and the outdoors. That’s why we are launching our first ever LGBTQIA++ birding session this summer! Come join us for a week of birding at the peak of fall migration on the coast of Maine surrounded by a safe and supportive community of fellow queer birders.  

Throughout the week we will travel to birding hotspots around the mid-coast, explore Muscongus Bay by boat, and relax in the spruce-fir forest of Hog Island. You will venture to a diversity of habitats like marshes, meadows, forests, and rocky coastlines in search of a variety of migrating birds. Throughout the week, you will learn about the incredible feat of migration and bird conservation efforts from experts in the field. We hope you will leave camp feeling empowered to create safe birding spaces in your own community.  

Instructors: TBA

Pricing: $1625 

The base registration fee includes meals, housing, instruction, and all field trips. This price is based on a standard shared room (with 2 twin beds) a shared bathroom. A limited number of upgraded accommodations are available for an additional cost. Two upgrade options are a single room for solo travelers or a room with a private bath for two people traveling together. There are no single rooms with private bathrooms available. Please see our lodging page for more information.  

Participants must arrange their own transportation to and from the Audubon dock in Bremen at the start and end of the session. Please see our transportation page for more information.  

There are several different scholarship opportunities available to help participants attend Hog Island sessions! Please see our scholarships page for more information about Hog Island Scholarships. You should also check with your local Audubon chapter or bird club for additional opportunities. 

Requirements: Birders of all skill levels and enthusiastic partners and friends are welcome! This program is for members of the LGBTQIA++ community. Acceptance of all identities (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual/aromantic ++) is required.   

Registration:

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (coming soon)

NOTE: Audubon reserves the right to alter itineraries, instructors and particular arrangements, or to substitute similar itineraries or arrangements, at no penalty. If Audubon cancels a session, it will issue full refunds of all deposits or payments to the paid participants.