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Cape May, New Jersey, is a magical place any time of the year, but in the fall it can be the stuff of legend. Here, on a misty morning, you might see Great Blue Herons rise from the marshes in great squawking squadrons. You might find warbler species numbering in the double-digits in the morning, marvel at scores of hawks and falcons sprinkled across the skies in the afternoon, and retire for the evening with the trace of a fishing Black Skimmer's graceful flight etched in your memory. And if you're very lucky, you might awaken to discover a fabled fallout, when weather conditions conspire to dump a mother lode of feathered jewels onto the southernmost tip of New Jersey.

From mid-September to mid-October, Osprey, American Kestrel, Merlin, Peregrine Falcon, Northern Harrier, and Sharp-shinned and Cooper's hawks should all be in heavy migration. Shorebird migration peaks for such species as Black-bellied Plover, American Golden-Plover, Ruddy Turnstone, Western Sandpiper, Sanderling, and Dunlin. And many small passerines, including a host of warblers, swallows, wrens, sparrows, and buntings, should be present in good numbers. Join us for a week that could provide you with the migration spectacle of a lifetime!

Note: We also offer a SPRING IN CAPE MAY tour if you wish to visit at a different season.

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Client comment
"My daughter wanted to focus on fall migration of North American birds, so I researched online to see what tour company others who had done similar trips would recommend. It was clear that Field Guides was mentioned the most often and with the most positive reviews. Neither of us had ever been on a bird watching tour, so we decided this would be our best bet. It was a great experience! The description of the tour really was spot-on. We were able to do and see almost everything that was listed. It was also nice to have such a great group of fellow travelers with us as well as such an experienced and friendly guide. I will definitely recommend this tour to others." J.B., FALL FOR CAPE MAY

"Guide Doug Gochfeld is a very knowledgable and pleasant person. I truly feel so much more enlightened about nature and birds after this trip." J.P., FALL FOR CAPE MAY