Programs and Daily Walks Cape May Bird Observatory

The following regularly scheduled program activities, led by CMBO’s stellar associate naturalists and/or professional staff, meet at locations highlighted on the CMBO Birding and Butterflying Map of Cape May County.

Bring binoculars, field guides, bug repellent, sunscreen, and drinking water. Dress for prevailing weather and for protection from sun and insects. Note: Programs may be cancelled at leaders’ discretion due to heavy rain or unsafe weather conditions.

Cost: $6 members, $10 nonmembers.
No Preregistration Necessary unless otherwise indicated.
Note: Walk tickets are available at a savings if you purchase ten or more; contact CMBO centers for details.

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BIRDING CAPE MAY POINT
Sat, Feb 06, 2010, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Great year-round birding occurs right in the heart of Cape May Point. Meet CMBO naturalists at Cape May Point State Park on the Wildlife Viewing Platform (also known as the Hawk Watch). Enjoy wintering waterfowl and song birds and, in March, search for early returning migrants.

Cost:  $6 members, $10 nonmembers
SUNDAY MORNING AT TURKEY POINT
Sun, Feb 07, 2010, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Meet CMBO naturalists for a walk in search of winter birds along New Jersey’s miracle mile. Meet at the end of Turkey Point Road in Cumberland County (reached from Route 553 south of the town of Dividing Creek).

Cost: $6 members, $10 nonmembers.

BIRDING CAPE MAY POINT
Sat, Feb 13, 2010, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Great year-round birding occurs right in the heart of Cape May Point. Meet CMBO naturalists at Cape May Point State Park on the Wildlife Viewing Platform (also known as the Hawk Watch). Enjoy wintering waterfowl and song birds and, in March, search for early returning migrants.

Cost:  $6 members, $10 nonmembers
SUNDAY MORNING AT TURKEY POINT
Sun, Feb 14, 2010, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Meet CMBO naturalists for a walk in search of winter birds along New Jersey’s miracle mile. Meet at the end of Turkey Point Road in Cumberland County (reached from Route 553 south of the town of Dividing Creek).

Cost: $6 members, $10 nonmembers.

NIGHTFALL AT JAKES LANDING
Sun, Feb 14, 2010, 4:30 PM

Search for wildlife where the forest meets the salt marsh at Jakes Landing. Meet CMBO naturalists at the end of Jakes Landing Road near Dennisville. Watch for Northern Harriers, Short-eared Owls, Great Horned Owls, and other raptors, winter songbirds, and early migrants in March.

Trip meets and 4:30 PM and goes until dusk.  Very little walking; mostly standing and scanning.

Cost: $6 members, $10 nonmembers

BIRDING CAPE MAY POINT
Sat, Feb 20, 2010, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Great year-round birding occurs right in the heart of Cape May Point. Meet CMBO naturalists at Cape May Point State Park on the Wildlife Viewing Platform (also known as the Hawk Watch). Enjoy wintering waterfowl and song birds and, in March, search for early returning migrants.

Cost:  $6 members, $10 nonmembers
SUNDAY MORNING AT TURKEY POINT
Sun, Feb 21, 2010, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Meet CMBO naturalists for a walk in search of winter birds along New Jersey’s miracle mile. Meet at the end of Turkey Point Road in Cumberland County (reached from Route 553 south of the town of Dividing Creek).

Cost: $6 members, $10 nonmembers.

WINTER EVENINGS AT THE MEADOWS
Fri, Feb 26, 2010, 4:30 PM

Meet CMBO naturalists at The Nature Conservancy’s Cape May Migratory Bird Refuge parking area on Sunset Boulevard and enjoy this magic season at a magic time, when local birders have come to expect woodcock displaying, snipe on the move, Virginia Rails calling, and other signs of spring. 


Walk begins at 4:30 PM and goes until dusk.

Cost: $6 members, $10 nonmembers; an additional $1 entry fee is payable to The Nature Conservancy without a TNC pass for this property.

BIRDING CAPE MAY POINT
Sat, Feb 27, 2010, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Great year-round birding occurs right in the heart of Cape May Point. Meet CMBO naturalists at Cape May Point State Park on the Wildlife Viewing Platform (also known as the Hawk Watch). Enjoy wintering waterfowl and song birds and, in March, search for early returning migrants.

Cost:  $6 members, $10 nonmembers
SUNDAY MORNING AT TURKEY POINT
Sun, Feb 28, 2010, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Meet CMBO naturalists for a walk in search of winter birds along New Jersey’s miracle mile. Meet at the end of Turkey Point Road in Cumberland County (reached from Route 553 south of the town of Dividing Creek).

Cost: $6 members, $10 nonmembers.

NIGHTFALL AT CORBIN CITY IMPOUNDMENTS
Sun, Feb 28, 2010, 5:00 PM

The Corbin City Unit of the Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area overlooks the rich marshes along the Tuckahoe and Great Egg Harbor Rivers, a winter hotspot for Rough-legged Hawks, Short-eared Owls, Northern Harriers, Bald and Golden Eagles, winter waterfowl, winter songbirds, and early migrants in March. Meet on Griscom Mill Road (off Route 50 just north of Tuckahoe) in the first small parking lot on the right at Corbin City’s City Hall.

Cost: $6 members, $10 nonmembers

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