They say that some of the best places to see warblers, orioles, vireos, tanagers, eagles, hawks, and falcons is Cape May. Mike is a member of the Cape May Bird Observatory, which is under the direction of David LaPuma. Each fall we would travel to the best place to see them, Cape May, just to watch the amazing flights of these raptors over the lighthouse and state park.” I always had an interest in nature in general as a child but my mother was always fascinated with hawks, falcons, and eagles. Mike Pasquarello, the front office manager at the Sandpiper, is also one of these amateur bird experts.

Many locals are also bird enthusiasts- both recreational and professional. It’s possible to see nearly 200 species in a 2 week stay.” Visitors come from miles around in hopes of catching a glimpse at rare birds. We get everything- 30 species of warbler, shorebirds, raptors- you name it. “The largest variety of birds are moving south to their wintering grounds. Every year, folks from all over the world come to Cape May for the fall bird migration.Īccording to Richard Crossley, an internationally acclaimed birder and photographer residing in Cape May, September is the peak of bird migration. Not only is Cape May a well-known resting spot for those who travel by land and sea, but it is a welcome place to sit and perch for those winged visitors in the sky. Those who visit in September and October know that this little island at the southern tip of New Jersey has the ideal weather conditions during the autumn months. We have the best beaches, the best restaurants, and the prettiest historical houses that have been carefully preserved. Let’s face it: Cape May is pretty famous.

Cape may bird observatory