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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Great year-round birding occurs right in the heart of Cape May Point. Meet CMBO naturalists at Cape May Point State Park near the Hawkwatch Platform. Enjoy wintering waterfowl and songbirds and, in March, search for early returning migrants.
No pre-registration required. Cost: $6 members, $10 non-members
Bring your camera and gear for a gentle but serious nature photo learning expedition around Cape May Point. Mike is an experienced, published, award-winning photographer, writer and teacher who is interested in all forms of nature photography. Expect a variety of shooting opportunities, from birds to plants to ice formations to landscape. Meet on the Hawkwatch Platform, Cape May Point State Park; and, please bring your camera user guide book if available.
No preregistration necessary. Cost: $6 members, $10 non-members
Great year-round birding occurs right in the heart of Cape May Point. Meet CMBO naturalists at Cape May Point State Park near the Hawkwatch Platform. Enjoy wintering waterfowl and songbirds and, in March, search for early returning migrants.
No pre-registration required. Cost: $6 members, $10 non-members
Bring your camera and gear for a gentle but serious nature photo learning expedition around Cape May Point. Mike is an experienced, published, award-winning photographer, writer and teacher who is interested in all forms of nature photography. Expect a variety of shooting opportunities, from birds to plants to ice formations to landscape. Meet on the Hawkwatch Platform, Cape May Point State Park; and, please bring your camera user guide book if available.
No preregistration necessary. Cost: $6 members, $10 non-members
Great year-round birding occurs right in the heart of Cape May Point. Meet CMBO naturalists at Cape May Point State Park near the Hawkwatch Platform. Enjoy wintering waterfowl and songbirds and, in March, search for early returning migrants.
No pre-registration required. Cost: $6 members, $10 non-members
Bring your camera and gear for a gentle but serious nature photo learning expedition around Cape May Point. Mike is an experienced, published, award-winning photographer, writer and teacher who is interested in all forms of nature photography. Expect a variety of shooting opportunities, from birds to plants to ice formations to landscape. Meet on the Hawkwatch Platform, Cape May Point State Park; and, please bring your camera user guide book if available.
No preregistration necessary. Cost: $6 members, $10 non-members
Meet CMBO naturalists for a walk for winter birds down 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).
No pre-registration necessary. Cost: $6 members, $10 nonmembers
4:30 P.M. to dusk
Join CMBO Naturalists at The Nature Conservancy’s Cape May Migratory Bird Refuge parking area on Sunset Boulevard to 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. (Continues into March)
No pre-registration necessary. Cost: $6 members, $10 nonmembers
Bring your camera and gear for a gentle but serious nature photo learning expedition around Cape May Point. Mike is an experienced, published, award-winning photographer, writer and teacher who is interested in all forms of nature photography. Expect a variety of shooting opportunities, from birds to plants to ice formations to landscape. Meet on the Hawkwatch Platform, Cape May Point State Park; and, please bring your camera user guide book if available.
No preregistration necessary. Cost: $6 members, $10 non-members
Great year-round birding occurs right in the heart of Cape May Point. Meet CMBO naturalists at Cape May Point State Park near the Hawkwatch Platform. Enjoy wintering waterfowl and songbirds and, in March, search for early returning migrants.
No pre-registration required. Cost: $6 members, $10 non-members
Meet CMBO naturalists for a walk for winter birds down 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).
No pre-registration necessary. Cost: $6 members, $10 nonmembers
4:00 P.M. to dusk
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 and winter songbirds. Meets at North Branch of Cape May County Library: Northbound on Garden State Parkway, take Exit 20 to Route 50; go 3.9 miles to Dennisville-Petersburg Road (Route 631); turn right, watch for Upper Township Library on right side less than one mile. Southbound on Garden State Parkway, take Exit 25 toward CR 623/ Ocean City/Marmora; right onto Roosevelt Blvd./CR 623; after .6 miles, CR 623 becomes Route 631; Continue on Route 631 for 4.2 miles watch for library on the left.No pre-registration necessary. Cost: $6 members, $10 nonmembers