2026 Spring Birds of Acadia with Private Puffin Cruise
2026-05-19 - 2026-05-22 | ME
Only One Spot Remaining!
Schoodic Institute’s Seth Benz is joined by Holly Merker, founder of the Mindful Birding Network, to lead this leisurely tour designed to enhance your enjoyment of all birds.
Be among the first to see and hear colorful wood warblers returning to Maine’s Acadia National Park, and enjoy a private, chartered boat trip to Petit Manan Island to see an active Atlantic Puffin colony.
We’ll move at a comfortable pace with an emphasis on enhancing your field birding skills and enjoyment of nature. The tour is based out of Schoodic Institute, a research and learning center, ideally situated just a stone’s throw from Schoodic Point, a migration passage that tallies tens of thousands of birds annually. Lodging is in cozy cabins where you will be awakened by the birdsong. Listen for Swainson’s Thrush, Blue-headed Vireo and Northern Parula to serenade your walk to the Institute’s dining hall. Maine has a way of spoiling birders – and Schoodic Institute’s Spring Birds of Acadia tour is designed to do just that!
Registration is required. The program cost is $1,385 per participant. Space is limited so register quickly!
Day 1: Check-in is at 3 pm. “Spring Birds” begins on the Schoodic Institute campus at 4:30 pm with introductions and orientation. The late afternoon will feature the start of field birding and a reception before dinner. Dinner is from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. An evening presentation on puffin restoration efforts provides preparation for tomorrow’s special boat trip to an active seabird colony.
Day 2: Begins with an optional morning bird walk on campus before breakfast – think warblers! Breakfast is served from 7:00am to 8:00am in Schooner Commons. We’ll then head off campus for a day afield. First, traveling 40 minutes or so to the boat launch in Steuben for a 2-hour cruise to Petit Manan Island. This is our best chance to see Atlantic Puffin, Razorbill, Common Murre, and several tern species as we idle at the island, one of just 5 islands in Maine inhabited by Atlantic Puffin, thanks to historic restoration efforts. Seals and other wildlife are also possible. We’ll enjoy a field lunch at a picturesque community garden and bird-rich picnic spot, then travel to nearby blueberry barrens to look for an assortment of birds, including Upland Sandpiper, Vesper Sparrow, and Northern Harrier. We may stop for other birds we spot along the way. The after-dinner evening discussion will revolve around this day’s experience, and we’ll look at how to use eBird, Merlin, and how to develop one’s birdwatching toolkit.
Day 3: Optional campus bird walk before breakfast. Afterward, we’ll spend the day investigating hotspots on the Schoodic side of Acadia National Park as well as other Downeast locations. We’ll return to campus by 5:00 pm for leisure time before our 6:00 pm dinner. Dinner this last night is your choice of lobster or a delicious alternative. Following dinner, we’ll review the day and complete a checklist review.
Day 4: Starts with another optional before-breakfast bird walk. After breakfast, we’ll exercise the option of a culminating stroll to Schoodic Point or a short hike to a lookout along the Sundew Trail. Checkout is at 10:00 am.
Price of $1,385.00 is based upon double occupancy. Lodging upgrade options possible while available. To register, contact Michelle Pinkham at 207-288-1356 or fill out the form below.
Price includes lodging and meals, van travel, boat fare, and guiding fees. Not included in price: airfare, trip insurance, alcohol beverages not offered by host, gas stop snacks, and gratuities. An Acadia National Park pass may be necessary if you will be traveling in the park in your own vehicle while not on this tour. The park pass will be available to purchase at check-in or while on campus (approximate fee is $35).
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You can drive directly to Schoodic Institute
Pick up in Bangor, Maine at either the airport (at 2 pm) or
Pick up at Odlin Road Park & Ride (at 2 pm), free, patrolled parking lot about 1 mile from the airport.

2026 Spring Birds of Acadia

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Puffins, Loons, and Blueberry Barrens with Schoodic Institute
2026-07-11 - 2026-07-14
Schoodic Institute’s Seth Benz teams up with the Mindful Birding Network’s founder Holly Merker for a special tour designed to enhance your enjoyment of all birds, especially those that nest in Acadia National Park or its nearby surroundings.
We’ll travel and walk at a leisurely pace while learning about sight identification, bird habitats and behavior, and we’ll pay extra attention to enhancing your field birding skills and enjoyment of nature. Schoodic Institute is ideally situated just a stone’s throw from Schoodic Point, a migration through-point that tallies tens of thousands of passing birds annually. Lodging is in cozy cabins where you will be awakened by birdsong – Hermit Thrush, Winter Wren, and Magnolia Warbler. Blue-headed vireos and Northern Parula warblers often serenade you as you walk to Schooner Commons, the Institute’s dining hall. Featured field trips include a boat cruise to see Atlantic Puffin, a visit to the east coast’s largest blueberry barrens where Upland Sandpiper, Vesper Sparrow, and Northern Harrier nest, and a visit to the Somes-Meynell Wildlife Sanctuary with chances of seeing a Common Loon chick or two.
Registration is required. The program cost is $1,395 per participant. Space is limited so register quickly!
Day 1: Check-in is at 3pm. “Acadia’s Puffins, Peregrines, and Loon”s begins on the Schoodic Institute campus at 4:30pm with introductions and orientation. This late afternoon will feature the start of field birding. A reception will precede dinner. Dinner is from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. An evening presentation on puffin restoration will prepare us for tomorrow’s special boat trip to an active seabird colony.
Day 2: An optional morning bird walk on campus – think warblers – before breakfast! Breakfast is served from 7:00am to 8:00am in Schooner Commons. We’ll then pack for a day afield and travel 40 minutes or so to the boat launch in Steuben for a 2-hour cruise to Petit Manan Island. This is our best chance to see Atlantic Puffin, Razorbill, Common Murre, and several tern species as we circumnavigate the island, one of just 5 islands in Maine inhabited by Atlantic Puffin thanks to restoration efforts. Seals and other wildlife are also possible. After lunch at a bird-rich picnic spot, we’ll visit nearby blueberry barrens to look for an assortment of birds, including Upland Sandpiper, Vesper Sparrow, and American Kestrel. Of course, there will be other birds to see along the way. An evening discussion with Holly Merker follows dinner. Learn about the Mindful Birding Network and how to get the most out of eBird and other birdwatching apps).
Day 3: Optional bird walk before breakfast. We’ll visit a wildlife sanctuary with the possibility of seeing a recently hatched loon chick or two. We’ll also visit the summit of Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park. Dinner this last night features your choice of lobster or a delicious alternative. Afterward, we’ll sum up the day and complete a checklist review.
Day 4: Optional before-breakfast bird walk. After breakfast, we’ll have the option of a culminating visit to Schoodic Point or a short hike along Sundew Trail. Checkout is at 10:00am.
Cost of $1,395.00 is based upon double occupancy. Lodging upgrade options possible while available. To register, contact Michelle Pinkham at (207) 288-1356 or fill out the form below.
Price includes lodging and meals, van travel, boat fare, and guiding fees. Not included in price: airfare, trip insurance, alcohol beverages not offered by host, gas stop snacks, and gratuities. An Acadia National Park pass may be necessary if you will be traveling in the park in your own vehicle while not on this tour. These will be available to purchase at check-in or while on campus (for an approximate fee of $35).
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We’ll return you to Bangor by Noon on Day 4. If you are making a plane reservation, please plan your departure after 2 pm.

2026 Puffins, Loons, and Blueberry Barrens with Schoodic Institute

RegistrationPuffins, Loons, and Blueberry Barrens with Schoodic Institute(Required)July 11-14, with Schoodic Institute's Seth Benz and the Mindful Birding Network’s founder Holly Merker. Lodging, meals, van travel, boat and guiding fees included for $1,395 per person. How many participants are you registering?

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Mexico: Oaxacan Adventure with Schoodic Institute and Sabrewing
2027-01-09 - 2027-01-19
Join Sabrewing Nature Tours and Schoodic Institute on January 9-19, 2027 for an exciting birding adventure in Mexico!

Our Mexico Oaxaca Adventure begins in Huatulco, where the lush Pacific lowlands and mangrove forests offer a vibrant introduction to southern Mexico’s birdlife. We’ll explore tropical dry forest trails in Huatulco National Park, scan coastal lagoons near Juchitán for shorebirds and waterbirds, and venture inland to Ojo de Agua for a shot at specialties like Rose-bellied Bunting and Turquoise-crowned Hummingbird. A short pelagic trip off the coast promises seabirds like shearwaters, storm-petrels, and boobies before we head into the mountains for an entirely different birding experience.
As we ascend into the Sierra Madre del Sur, we trade coastal heat for cool pine-oak forests and cloud forest vistas. Our time in Pluma de Oro and San José del Pacífico is rich with Mexican endemics, Red Warbler, Dwarf Jay, Gray-barred Wren, and Golden Vireo among them. Staying in peaceful mountain lodges with hummingbird-filled gardens, we enjoy slow mornings, scenic trails, and the sounds of highland forests teeming with avian activity. These days offer a rewarding mix of serious birding and tranquil immersion in nature.
We finish in Oaxaca City, where birding and cultural exploration go hand-in-hand. From the archaeological splendor of Monte Albán and Yagul to highland trails at La Cumbre Ixtepeji and Aranjuez, we target species like Aztec Thrush, Ocellated Thrasher, and Oaxaca Sparrow while also savoring the city’s famed cuisine and mezcal traditions. This tour captures the essence of Oaxaca, from steamy lowlands to pine-clad peaks and back to the vibrant cultural heart of the region, delivering a birding journey as diverse and colorful as the birds themselves.

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