New Jersey
Cape May, New Jersey is legendary among birders as one of North America's top migration hotspots. Positioned at the southern tip of New Jersey where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, Cape May funnels millions of migrating birds each spring and fall, offering unparalleled raptor migration viewing.
September to November, Late April to early June
Spring and Fall
Browse our selection of expert birding guides serving the Cape May area.
Part of New Jersey Audubon, the Cape May Bird Observatory has been a leader in bird conservation, research, and education since 1976. Offers guided tours, workshops, and a 'Guide for Hire' program providing tailor-made birding services for individuals and groups during Cape May's spectacular spring and fall migrations.
49 years of experience
View ProfileMigration Count Coordinator for Cape May Bird Observatory with over 10,000 hours monitoring bird migration across all seasons at Cape May. One of the few birders who truly calls Cape May County home, Tom started a hawk migration count along Delaware Bay at age 11. Expert in bird movements, weather patterns, and geography. Co-editor of North American Birds and Avian Naturalist for Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center.
20 years of experience
View ProfileWorld-renowned author, artist, and birder living in Cape May. Associate Naturalist with Cape May Bird Observatory conducting numerous workshops. Co-author of The Shorebird Guide, Flight Calls of Migratory Birds, and America's 100 Most Wanted Birds. Primary author of Larkwire bird sound learning application. Illustrations published in National Geographic and Peterson field guides. Specializes in bird vocalizations, field identification, and nocturnal birding.
30 years of experience
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Internationally acclaimed birder, photographer, and author living in Cape May. Award-winning creator of The Crossley ID Guide series revolutionizing bird identification. Co-founder of Pledge to Fledge, Race4Birds, and The Cape May Young Birders Club. Offers guided tours and workshops exploring Cape May's famous autumn bird migration with emphasis on photography and innovative identification techniques.
35 years of experience
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Lead birding tour guide and wildlife photographer based in North Carolina who regularly leads tours in Cape May, one of her favorite birding destinations. Offers 4-hour walking trips exploring Cape May's beaches and trails, accommodating all skill levels from beginners to experienced birders and photographers. Specializes in seasonal migration including warblers, raptors, shorebirds, and waterfowl.
15 years of experience
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