I felt I was going, as Henry David Thoreau wrote, “to learn to reawaken and keep ourselves awake, not by mechanical aids, but by an infinite expectation of the dawn.” I had no idea how truly unprepared I was to have my expectations surpassed. | Read more.
Michael Forsyth — a sophomore at McIntosh High School in Peachtree City, Georgia — was winner of the 2003 Photo Contest. Taking this photo with my Nikon F2 was part of a rare opportunity to see the Atlantic Puffin nesting in its natural habitat. Very few people are allowed onto Eastern Egg Rock in Maine, … | Read more.
In Puffin Project’s 30th year of working to restore the Egg Rock puffin colony, they tallied a total of 59 breeding pairs – a 13% increase since 2002. Egg Rock researchers, led by supervisor Ellen Peterson tallied a record high count of 101 individuals and an impressive fledging success of 0.86 chicks per pair. Since … | Read more.
Thanks for the comments, Jean. I agree that Benjamin captured many facets of the Island so well. I'm sorry you... – Aug 16, 9:34 PM
hi jay: this is really impressive photography and commentary. I also checked out ben's blog on Matinicus -- also great.... – Aug 16, 9:24 PM
Correction for Eric's e-mail, it should be snyder.eh@gmail.com – Jul 27, 6:46 PM Hog Island fans continue to comment on Benjamin's original post at: http://warblings.wordpress.com/2010/06/25/hog-island-2010/#comments Take a look! – Jul 05, 6:48 PMFriend of Hog Island is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Please donate now via our secure online server. Choose a level:
2005 Work and Learn Session Set for June 12-17
By Seth Benz Service learning is a concept that was energized and popularized following the heyday of the Peace Corp. Applied to Hog Island, its purpose is to get the camp ready for the summer season and enjoy the island’s outstanding setting in beautiful Muscongus Bay. In exchange for tackling a list of camp chores, … | Read more.