Every week, campers get a unique opportunity to visit Machias Seal Island to observe puffins, arctic terns, razorbills, common murres and much more bird life. Machias Seal Island is about ten miles west of Grand Manan and is a small island with no inhabitants except the keepers of the lighhthouse. During the nesting season the island becomes home to thousands of pelagic bird species such as the Atlantic Puffin, the Razorbill Auk and Common and Arctic Terns. No matter where you stand on the island, you will see thousands of birds flying by.
The campers go to the island on the Days Catch where they are led by the fantastic Durlan Ingersoll and captain Peter Wilcox, both of whom contribute to a truly amazing experience for the campers. Both are ever so knowledgable about the birds and the waters in the area and are great with the students. Once at the island, the campers are able to observe the birds at really close range from bird blinds located all along the island.
The campers go to the island on the Days Catch where they are led by the fantastic Durlan Ingersoll and captain Peter Wilcox, both of whom contribute to a truly amazing experience for the campers. Both are ever so knowledgable about the birds and the waters in the area and are great with the students. Once at the island, the campers are able to observe the birds at really close range from bird blinds located all along the island.
Watching intently from the blind on Machias Seal Island
This is how close the campers get to the puffins
Taking the small dory from the Days Catch over to dock on the island
Learning about the puffins on the boat on the way out to Machias
