Registration coming soon.
Cape May is a fantastic place to practice raptor identification. The Cape May peninsula acts as a funnel to concentrate migrating raptors in the fall and gives Cape May its title of “Raptor Capitol of North America”.
Join Senior Naturalist Kristy Morley and visit Cape May Point State Park and put your classroom learnings into practice. There are 12 species of diurnal raptors (e.g., hawks, eagles, falcons, etc.) that are seen regularly in early October, and rarities like Golden Eagle and Swainson’s Hawk are possible.
We will spend time up on the hawk watch platform and walk the trails of the park to see what other non-raptor species we can find. The walk will be about a mile at a slow birding pace over flat natural trails and boardwalks.
There are no entry fees for Cape May Point State Park and restrooms are available. No other services are available, so bring any food or drink you might need.
Meet in the parking lot at the State Park. Feel free to bring your lunch and we’ll try and snag a spot in one of the pavilions to eat after our walk.
This program is being offered in conjunction with the Raptor Identification Workshop. Registration for each program should be made separately, and attendance at both program sessions is encouraged, but not required. Space in this program is limited to provide a meaningful experience for attendees. Please make every effort to attend if you register.
