Saturday, March 11 (9 am) to Sunday, March 12 (4 pm)
Leader: Mark Garland
Members $120; nonmember $168
Cape May, at New Jersey’s southern tip, is a magnet for bird life at all seasons. March brings a mix of winter birds and the earliest northbound migrants. Like many places, the weather in March is quite variable, and we could experience pleasant, early spring conditions–or wintry chill and gales! Whatever the weather, we’ll follow trails through forest, field, and wetland habitat, along with walks on one or more beaches. Gannets, loons, and scoters are often abundant just offshore at this season, and with luck we might see some of the first returning Osprey, Pine Warblers, Eastern Phoebes, Eastern Bluebirds, and others. If we catch a warm spell, we may hear frogs calling at dusk, and if it’s calm, we can watch for displaying woodcocks at the same time. Overnight options include hotels, B&Bs, owner rentals, and campgrounds around Cape May which are booked by participants themselves. REGISTER