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Birding Northwood and Beyond
Cape May Bird Observatory - Northwood Center 701 East Lake Drive, Cape May Point, NJ, United StatesJoin CMBO naturalists for this casual 2-hour walk around CMBO's Northwood Center and nearby Lily Lake! The wooded streets around Northwood are warbler magnets when migration is right, but there’s so much more to see. Join a casual walk with our associate Naturalists as they track down songbirds, swallows, waterfowl, raptors, and much more. The exact route will vary based on what’s happening that day! PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. COST: $8 members, $12 nonmembers. SCHEDULE: Tuesday 09/03/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 09/10/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 09/17/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 09/24/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 10/01/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 10/08/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 10/15/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 10/22/24 - REGISTER HERE Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: We bird in all weather. Be sure to check the forecast in advance and dress in layers appropriate for prevailing weather conditions. The weather in Cape May can differ considerably from nearby inland areas and may be warmer, colder, or windier so it’s best to be over prepared. We may have to bird in the rain, so please bring your rain gear. TRANSPORTATION: We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over jetties. CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s CMBO programs are virtually never cancelled. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance unless due to health emergencies; however, registrations can be transferred to another program in the future.
Cape May Bird Observatory Lecture Series: Monarch Tagging Demo
The Ocean City Free Public Library 1735 Simpson Ave, Ocean City, NJ, United StatesJoin the Cape May Bird Observatory Monarch Monitoring Project team to learn about the Monarch butterflies that migrate through Cape May, as well as the ongoing research and outreach our staff is doing to help protect the species. After the talk, watch as small tags are affixed to Monarchs to track their migration to Mexico. And best of all, you’ll learn how you can contribute to Monarch conservation! Preregistration IS NOT required. This program will be held in the Outside Courtyard; weather permitting. MEETING LOCATION: This lecture will take place at The Ocean City Free Public Library located in Ocean City NJ. Please click the following link for directions: Ocean City NJ Public Library COST: FREE For more OC Library information
Sunset Birding at Stone Harbor Point
Stone Harbor Point - 2nd Ave Parking Lot NJ, United StatesJoin CMBO naturalists for this 2-hour walk around Stone Harbor Point and possibly Nummy Island! Enjoy shorebirds, water birds, raptors, Monarch butterflies and more. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Limit 12 participants. Note: Walking on sandy terrain. May visit Nummy Island, Wetlands Institute, and nearby sites. TIME CHANGE: September: 5:00pm - dusk October: 4:30pm - dusk COST: $8members, $12 nonmembers. SCHEDULE: Tuesday 09/10/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 09/24/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 10/01/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 10/08/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 10/15/24 - REGISTER HERE Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: We bird in all weather. Be sure to check the forecast in advance and dress in layers appropriate for prevailing weather conditions. The weather in Cape May can differ considerably from nearby inland areas and may be warmer, colder, or windier so it’s best to be over prepared. We may have to bird in the rain, so please bring your rain gear. TRANSPORTATION: We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over jetties. CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s CMBO programs are virtually never cancelled. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance unless due to health emergencies; however, registrations can be transferred to another program in the future.
Migration at the Point
Cape May Point State Park - Outer Parking Lot Lighthouse Ave, Cape May Point, NJ, United StatesJoin Director Brett Ewald and CMBO naturalists for this 2-hour walk around the streets of Cape May Point! With Migration in full swing, every day sees new arrivals: seabirds, waterfowls, raptors, warblers, sparrows and more! PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. COST: $8 members, $12 nonmembers. SCHEDULE: Wednesday 09/04/24 - REGISTER HERE Wednesday 09/11/24 - REGISTER HERE Wednesday 09/18/24 - REGISTER HERE Wednesday 09/25/24 - REGISTER HERE Wednesday 10/02/24 - REGISTER HERE Wednesday 10/09/24 - REGISTER HERE Wednesday 10/16/24 - REGISTER HERE Wednesday 10/23/24 - REGISTER HERE Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: We bird in all weather. Be sure to check the forecast in advance and dress in layers appropriate for prevailing weather conditions. The weather in Cape May can differ considerably from nearby inland areas and may be warmer, colder, or windier so it’s best to be over prepared. We may have to bird in the rain, so please bring your rain gear. TRANSPORTATION: We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over jetties. CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s CMBO programs are virtually never cancelled. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance unless due to health emergencies; however, registrations can be transferred to another program in the future. We reserve the right to substitute leaders, if necessary, though this rarely happens.
Natural Habitats Trolley Tour
Washington Street Mall Info Booth Washington Street Mall at Ocean Street Cape May, NJ 08204, NJ, United StatesBeyond the charming Victorian homes and sandy beaches, Cape May is world famous for its birdwatching, monarch migration, and natural history. Join Cape May Bird Observatory naturalists on a trolley tour to local “natural habitats” (with exits at two spots), learning about the beauty, diversity, abundance (millions of birds, butterflies, and dragonflies pass through each year), geography, and extensive history of this amazing spectacle. Relax and be entertained in the birding capital of North America! Co-sponsored by New Jersey Audubon's Cape May Bird Observatory and the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities. Tours leave from the Washington Street Mall Information Booth, where tickets may be purchased. For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org. Preregistration required. Family-friendly. Cost: $25 for adults and $15 for children (ages 3-12). REGISTER HERE
Monarch Monitoring Project Drop-In at Triangle Park
Triangle Park 498 Coral Ave, Cape May, NJ, United StatesJoin our Monarch Monitoring staff and volunteers at Triangle Park to learn about the Monarch Monitoring Project. The team may be tagging monarchs, tending to the gardens that support the monarchs, or engaged in other project activity. Meets at Triangle Park, located at Lighthouse and Coral Avenues in Cape May Point. NO preregistration required. Family-friendly Cost: FREE - contributions to the Monarch Monitoring Project are welcome. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today!
Twilight Walk at the Meadows
The Nature Conservancy's South Cape May Meadows 692 Sunset Blvd, Cape May, NJ, United StatesJoin CMBO naturalists for this 2-hour evening walk around The Nature Conservancy's South Cape May Meadows property! The Meadows, as it’s known to locals, attracts wading birds, falcons, shorebirds, waterfowl, and – sometimes – even owls. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. TIME CHANGE: September: 5:00pm - dusk October: 4:30pm - dusk COST: $8 members, $12 nonmembers. SCHEDULE: Wednesday 09/04/24 - REGISTER HERE Wednesday 09/11/24 - REGISTER HERE Wednesday 09/18/24 - REGISTER HERE Wednesday 09/25/24 - REGISTER HERE Wednesday 10/02/24 - REGISTER HERE Wednesday 10/09/24 - REGISTER HERE Wednesday 10/16/24 - REGISTER HERE Wednesday 10/23/24 - REGISTER HERE Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: We bird in all weather. Be sure to check the forecast in advance and dress in layers appropriate for prevailing weather conditions. The weather in Cape May can differ considerably from nearby inland areas and may be warmer, colder, or windier so it’s best to be over prepared. We may have to bird in the rain, so please bring your rain gear. TRANSPORTATION: We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over jetties. CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s CMBO programs are virtually never cancelled. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance unless due to health emergencies; however, registrations can be transferred to another program in the future.
E-Z Birding at the Cape May Point State Park
Cape May Point State Park Hawkwatch Platform NJ, United StatesJoin CMBO naturalists for 2 hours of birding around the Cape May Point State Park! E-Z Birding is for beginning birders and for those want to learn more about the birds and how to find them. Cape May Point State Park is a great place to bird with a variety of habitats - woods, fields, ponds, dunes, and beach! PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. SCHEDULE: Thursday 09/05/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 09/12/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 09/19/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 09/26/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 10/03/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 10/10/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 10/24/24 - REGISTER HERE COST: $8 members, $12 nonmembers. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: We bird in all weather. Be sure to check the forecast in advance and dress in layers appropriate for prevailing weather conditions. The weather in Cape May can differ considerably from nearby inland areas and may be warmer, colder, or windier so it’s best to be over prepared. We may have to bird in the rain, so please bring your rain gear. TRANSPORTATION: We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over jetties. CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s CMBO programs are virtually never cancelled. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance unless due to health emergencies; however, registrations can be transferred to another program in the future.
Migration 101 Mini-Workshop
Cape May Point State Park - East Shelter NJ, United StatesAre you interested in uncovering the mysteries surrounding bird migration? Join our CMBO Interpretative Naturalists as they explain how birds of all shapes and sizes are able to complete their annual migrations, as well as why Cape May is one of the best places to witness this incredible natural phenomenon! Meets at the East Shelter, the picnic pavilion NEXT to the Hawkwatch Platform. NO preregistration required. Family-friendly COST: FREE Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today!
Higbee Beach Birding
Higbee Beach WMA NJ, United StatesJoin CMBO naturalists for this 2-hour walk around the Higbee Beach Wildlife Management Area! Famous for migration, we'll search for warbler, vireos, sparrows, and so much more. If the winds are right, we could be awash with migrants! PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. COST: $8 members, $12 nonmembers. SCHEDULE: Friday 09/13/24 - REGISTER HERE Friday 09/20/24 - REGISTER HERE Friday 09/27/24 - REGISTER HERE Friday 10/04/24 - REGISTER HERE Friday 10/11/24 - REGISTER HERE Friday 10/25/24 - REGISTER HERE Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: We bird in all weather. Be sure to check the forecast in advance and dress in layers appropriate for prevailing weather conditions. The weather in Cape May can differ considerably from nearby inland areas and may be warmer, colder, or windier so it’s best to be over prepared. We may have to bird in the rain, so please bring your rain gear. TRANSPORTATION: We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over jetties. CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s CMBO programs are virtually never cancelled. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance unless due to health emergencies; however, registrations can be transferred to another program in the future.