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May 18-20, 2012:
Wings, Waves, and Woods, Deer-Isle, Stonington "Wings Waves & Woods" is Deer Isle’s Migratory Birding Weekend. Local birders lead conservancy and beach walks plus boat rides to see puffins, sea birds and eagles. Island artisans and artists offer birding and nature-related originals. For a look at last year's schedule of events: Click Here. Note: The puffin trip to Seal Island is outstanding! Good chance for Purple Sandpipers, Great Cormorants, and pelagic specialties. |
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May 25-28, 2012:
The 9th Annual Downeast Spring Birding Festival Cobscook Bay,
Whiting. Hikes, Puffin trips, Sightseeing Boat Trips, Sunset Cruises, Expert Lectures. Join us in the Cobscook Bay area of Down East Maine for a special birding experience during spring migration and the breeding season. You'll have a wealth of opportunities to see many bird species in their special habitats. The Annual Down East Spring Birding Festival provides a unique experience in "the real Maine" where birders can observe a great variety of birds in diverse natural environments. The festival offers birders various self-guided explorations as well as professionally guided hikes, boat tours, and presentations led by area experts. |
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May 31-June 3, 2012:
14th Acadia Birding Festival: Bar Harbor, Mt Desert Island,
Acadia National Park The Acadia Birding Festival is Maine’s 1st bird watching festival, established in 1998. Featured speakers: Pete Dunne and Kevin Karlson. Participate for a special and educational birding experience during spring migration and the breeding season, with a wealth of opportunities to see many bird species in their unique habitats. The festival offers birders various self-guided explorations as well as guided hikes, boat tours, and presentations led by area experts. Enjoy a diversity of habitats: northern hardwood forests, bogs, fresh and salt-water marshes, grassy and shrubby fields, streams and lakes, steep rugged headlands. |
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Project Puffin: Hog Island Audubon Camp Summer Sessions 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, scientists, authors and artists, these dynamic sessions are designed for both beginners and experienced bird enthusiasts. June 3—8 - Maine Seabird Biology and Conservation I (Road Scholar program) June 10—15 - Joy of Birding June 17—22 - Field Ornithology June 17—22 - Coastal Maine Bird Studies for Teens June 24—29 - Joy of Birding June 17—22 - Coastal Maine Bird Studies for Teens July 19—24 - Sharing Nature: An Educator's Week August 19—24 - Family Camp August 26—31 - Audubon Chapter Leadership Program September 9—14 - Maine Seabird Biology and Conservation II (Road Scholar program) September 16—21 - Living on the Wind: Fall Migration and Monhegan Island |