Photography of Maine Birds and Landscapes

July 7–12, 2024

Description:

Hog Island Audubon Camp is an ideal setting for exploring the photography of birds and nature. This camp brings together people of all photography skill levels who are enthusiastic about learning more about bird and nature photography. This experience invites you to learn, explore, and grow creative photography skills in a fun and supportive atmosphere.

The week will include sessions on birds and nature photography, led by Bruce Wunderlich, photo editor of Bird Watchers Digest, and Kathy Cubert, an accomplished award-winning nature photographer with a passion for wildlife and conservation. Walks on the mainland will take participants to various habitats and a great assortment of birds in breeding plumage. Campers will explore the island’s spruce forest, tide pools, and striking vistas—excursions to Eastern Egg Rock to photograph Atlantic Puffins and several species of terns are also on the agenda.

Did we mention Atlantic Puffins? If you have never photographed this beautiful bird, this week’s camp on Hog Island is a perfect opportunity to capture images of this unique species and many others.

Prerequisites: Please note that for these programs, there are NO prerequisites, and less experienced/enthusiastic spouses/friends are more than welcome to enroll in all sessions

Note: This session runs concurrently with Arts & Birding: Sketching and Painting.

Instructors

Bruce Wunderlich, Nikon photographer
Kathy Cubert, Canon photographer

Pricing:

The prices listed below are per person and include meals, housing, instruction and all boat trips. Participants must arrange transportation to and from the Audubon dock in Bremen at the start and end of the session (see directions page). Check with your local Audubon chapter or bird club for scholarship opportunities.

$1590 – Standard Room - twin bed in a shared double or triple room, shared bathroom
$1890 – Single room, shared bathroom
$1890 – Eider room, or Guillemot room, 2 twin beds, private bathroom (dbl occupancy)

If the program or your preferred housing option is sold out, please add your name to the wait list. There are usually a few cancellations, and the first people on the wait list are almost always able to enroll. For questions regarding the wait list status, program, registration, lodging or meals, please contact the Audubon Camp program manager at hogisland@audubon.org or (207) 360-7733. Also, some questions may have answers on our lodging and frequently asked questions pages.

All participants must agree to the Camper Guidelines - please read before registering.