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Cape May-zing, NJ 2024
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Ten BOS members joined Alec Humann at Cape May, NJ for a 4-day birding blitz. We had perfect weather with lots of birds. Our group tallied 135 species for the four days we birded many of the Cape May hotspots. Here is a link to our trip report with photos.
https://ebird.org/tripreport/285296
Our group enjoying our final morning along the boardwalk at Cape May Point SP.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
On two mornings, we started at 2-Mile Landing where we enjoyed up-close views of Saltmarsh (pictured here), Nelson’s and Seaside Sparrows.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
A cooperative Nelson’s Sparrow from 2-Mile Landing, just north of the Cape May Canal.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
The group enjoying a gorgeous morning on the beach at the Cape May NWR studying shorebirds.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
On our final evening, a few of our group, including gathered to see a recently banded Northern Saw-whet Owl at the Nature Conservancy’s South Cape May Meadows.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Uli and Marilyn enjoying up-close views of a recently banded Northern Saw-whet Owl.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
We enjoyed a fun afternoon out on the saltmarsh aboard The Osprey with Captain Bob Lubberman. The pontoon-style boat was very stable and offered us beautiful views.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
A very cooperative American Bittern that thought it was hiding from us as it floated on a vegetation mat out in the Jarvis Sound.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
At the start of our trip aboard The Osprey, we traveled along the rock jetty protecting the Cape May Canal and enjoyed great views of many shorebirds and terns including these American Oystercatchers.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Birding by boat through the saltmarsh of Jarvis Sound offered stunning views such as this!
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Our group was very lucky in that we got to see a recently banded Swainson’s Hawk at a demo by the hawkwatch platform at Cape May Point SP.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
We watched the Swainson’s Hawk get released from the hawkwatch and marveled at how quickly it gained altitude overhead!
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Scoping the ocean by Steph Foraker
Contributed by: Sue Barth
Day 1, afternoon boat trip, Cape May Canal jetty - Royal Tern
Contributed by: Stephani M Foraker
Day 1, Cape May Canal jetty - Ruddy Turnstone
Contributed by: Stephani M Foraker
Day 1, Cape May Canal jetty - several shorebirds could be seen at close quarters
Contributed by: Stephani M Foraker
Day 1, Cape May Canal, Jarvis Sound - Northern Harrier
Contributed by: Stephani M Foraker
Day 2, Coral Ave Dune Crossing - great location for migrating birds; we saw some huge flocks
Contributed by: Stephani M Foraker
Day 2, afternoon at Cape May Point State Park - monarch butterflies were also on the move
Contributed by: Stephani M Foraker
Day 2 - In the afternoon, we had a private demo from Alec starring a Cooper's Hawk.
Contributed by: Stephani M Foraker
Day 2, close-up of the Cooper's Hawk
Contributed by: Stephani M Foraker
Day 2 - Alec pointing out feather qualities and new growth
Contributed by: Stephani M Foraker
Day 2, the "business end" of the Cooper's Hawk
Contributed by: Stephani M Foraker
Day 2, Willie says hello to the Coop as Alec hands it over for a guided release.
Contributed by: Stephani M Foraker
Day 2, the Coop and Willie eye each other respectfully as Willie lets it go
Contributed by: Stephani M Foraker
Day 2, Cape May Raptor Banding Project .org
Contributed by: Stephani M Foraker
Day 3, the Hawkwatch numbers at Cape May Point SP, Oct 25th
Contributed by: Stephani M Foraker
Day 3, Hawkwatch - a rare Swainson's Hawk, this one juvenile, caused a lot of excitement!
Contributed by: Stephani M Foraker
Day 3 - we walked the boardwalk over saltmarsh at the Wetlands Institute in the afternoon
Contributed by: Stephani M Foraker
Day 3 - scoping for shorebirds at Hereford Inlet, North Wildwood Seawall
Contributed by: Stephani M Foraker
Day 3, well, that night, South Cape May Meadows - we lucked out with a demo of Northern Saw-whet Owl
Contributed by: Stephani M Foraker
Day 3 eve - cutie Northern Saw-whet Owl
Contributed by: Stephani M Foraker
Day 4, Two-mile Landing - Cormorants on the move as the sun rises.
Contributed by: Stephani M Foraker
Day 4, Cape May Point SP - last afternoon of the trip; male Eurasian Wigeon (near male American Wigeon)
Contributed by: Stephani M Foraker
Day 4, Cape May Point SP - Snowy Egret
Contributed by: Stephani M Foraker
Day 4, Cape May Point SP - a Little Blue Heron, juvenile
Contributed by: Stephani M Foraker
Alec with a recently tagged Swainson's Hawk.
Contributed by: Karen Lee Lewis
Alec with a recently tagged Swainson's Hawk.
Contributed by: Karen Lee Lewis
Alec with a recently caught Swainson's Hawk.
Contributed by: Karen Lee Lewis
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