Bird Watching: Last Trip to the Jersey Shore, 1 by pelletory

pelletory wrote:
A Great Blue Heron

I did go on 2 guided walks in Cape May. One at the Meadows and another at 2 Mile Beach in West Wildwood. I did not take the camera but at the Meadows we had great looks at a
Northern Goshawk. Even at this late time of the year we saw at least 48 different species of birds. We were continually hearing a a Virginia Rail around but did not see it.

At 2 Mile we saw beautiful Buffleheads along with Hooded Merganser's, Red-throated Loons and many others.

I can't begin to say enough about the Cape May Bird Observatory and it's programs of walks, boat trips, classes etc. All the people are so well informed friendly and helpful. Their volunteers are just outstanding and you learn so much from them about the birds and other things in the area. If your close enough to ever spend some time here during the long season please be sure to check it out. You'll love it. Here is their website to look at recent sightings, walks and programs.

http://www.birdcapemay.org/index.html

When I first started going on the walks in May I had 75 birds on my Life List, now I have 190.!! Not that thats what it is all about but it goes to show you what great birding spot Cape May really is, Hope you enjoyed the thread.