Located just steps from the pristine shores, our hotel offers easy access to Cape May's renowned birding locations. The Cape May Bird Observatory's Northwood Center, for instance, hosts regular events such as "Birding Cape May Point," where participants can explore diverse habitats including beaches, dunes, ponds, forests, and marshes.
Cape May's birding calendar is rich with events tailored for both novice and seasoned birders. Notable upcoming events include:
Birding Cape May Point: Join naturalists for two hours of birding around Cape May Point State Park, exploring its diverse habitats.
Winter Birding in Cape May: Experience the unique birdlife that winters in Cape May during this special event.
Cape May’s unique location at the southern tip of New Jersey makes it one of the best birding locations in North America. As a vital stopover for migratory birds, the area offers an ever-changing array of species throughout the seasons. Must-visit birding locations include:
Cape May is famous for its spectacular diversity of bird species. Depending on the season, you might spot:
Raptors: Peregrine Falcon, Bald Eagle, Northern Harrier, Red-shouldered Hawk
Shorebirds: American Oystercatcher, Black-bellied Plover, Red Knot, Greater Yellowlegs
Waterfowl: Northern Pintail, Green-winged Teal, Tundra Swan, Brant
Songbirds: Black-throated Blue Warbler, Indigo Bunting, Eastern Bluebird, Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Seabirds: Northern Gannet, Laughing Gull, Black Skimmer, Common Tern
Owls & Night Birds: Short-eared Owl, Barn Owl, Eastern Whip-poor-will
