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August 2018
Bird Walk For All People
Meets near the Hawkwatch Platform at Cape May Point State Park. Not watching birds when you’re in Cape May is like not visiting the Grand Canyon when you’re in Arizona. Join us for a relaxed morning of birding whether you are a seasoned birder or have never really thought about watching birds on purpose before. Loaner binoculars will be available and we’ll show you how to use them. No preregistration required. Family-friendly. $6 members; $10 nonmembers No preregistration required. Family-friendly.
Find out more »Harbor Safari
Encounter an incredible diversity of marine life as you help pull a twenty-foot seine net through the shallows of Cape May Harbor. You will learn about the ecology of our coastal waters, including the fascinating and ancient Horseshoe Crab. A great family outing! Call 609- 427-3045 to register Address 1600 Delaware Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204 $10 Adults, $5 Children, Children under 3 are free
Find out more »Sundowner By Boat on The Osprey
Join Capt. Bob and the naturalists and crew of The Osprey for a wonderful experience in Cape May’s salt marsh back bays. All the birding excitement of Cape May’s harbor and back bays, but with the best of Cape May’s sunsets as a backdrop to provide a very special experience. $28 members; $33 nonmembers
Find out more »Nighttime on the Beach- Searching for Ghost Crabs
Join us for an evening stroll on the beach to look for these "ghosts" of the night and other nocturnal creatures. Bring a flashlight, and meet at the beach access point at the end of Mount Vernon Ave. There is free parking along the streets after 6:00 p.m. Call 609.427.3045 for directions. Pre-registration is required. Call 609- 427-3045 to register Address 199 County Hwy 627, Cape May, New Jersey 08204
Find out more »Nighttime on the Beach- Searching for Ghost Crabs
Join us for an evening stroll on the beach to look for these "ghosts" of the night and other nocturnal creatures. Bring a flashlight, and meet at the beach access point at the end of Mount Vernon Ave. There is free parking along the streets after 6:00 p.m. Call 609.427.3045 for directions. Pre-registration is required. Call 609- 427-3045 to register Address 199 County Hwy 627, Cape May, New Jersey 08204 $5 per person, children under 3 free
Find out more »Higbee Beach Birding
With David La Puma and CMBO naturalists. Meets at the parking lot at the west end of New England Road. Additional parking is available along New England Road before the parking lot entrance. If the winds are right, we could be awash with migrants; if not, we'll have a good time birding local breeders. No preregistration necessary. *note the early start time
Find out more »Morning Walks at the Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary
Enjoy a quiet morning here at the Sanctuary walking the trails with an NJ Audubon staff and/or associate naturalist. These walks are informal and informative: birds, trees, tracks, wildflowers, reptiles, and amphibians are a few of nature's wonders waiting for us to discover. The walks are cancelled if there is heavy snow, rain, or weather warnings. No registration required Please call 908-396-7409 to register Address 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ 07924
Find out more »Fall Migrants at the Rea Farm
Meets in The Beanery parking lot on Bayshore Road. NJ Audubon has leased the birding privileges on this working farm where the field edges regularly attract warblers, sparrows, and early fall migrants. It’s also a great place to witness migrant raptors overhead. No preregistration necessary. $6 members; $10 nonmembers
Find out more »Morning Walks at the Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary
Enjoy a quiet morning here at the Sanctuary walking the trails with an NJ Audubon staff and/or associate naturalist. These walks are informal and informative: birds, trees, tracks, wildflowers, reptiles, and amphibians are a few of nature's wonders waiting for us to discover. The walks are cancelled if there is heavy snow, rain, or weather warnings. No registration required Please call 908-396-7409 to register Address 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ 07924
Find out more »Shorebird Saturdays at Forsythe (Brigantine) NWR
There's arguably no better all-around summer birding spot in the state than Forsythe NWR. "Brig's" combination of habitats and easy accessibility make this a perennial favorite. Expect a wide range of species from long-legged wading birds to raptors, rails, many species and varieties of shorebirds, terns, and passerines. Each week is likely to be different as we watch the ebb and flow of summer migration. Leaders: Mike Mandracchia & Pete Bacinski Please call 609--427-3052 to register Address 800 Great Creek Road, Oceanville, Forsythe NWR at main lot by headquarters
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