Cape May, New Jersey, is legendary for its spectacular bird migrations. Field Guides offers birding tours to Cape May in both spring and fall with expert leadership. Continue reading our overview of Cape May tours...
Cape May Birding Departures
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See bird migration in action at one of the country's top migration hotspots.
Departures- Oct 3-9, 2026 with Doug Gochfeld
- Sep 25 - Oct 1, 2027 with TBA
Spring migration at one of the country's famed birding hotspots.
Departures- May 10-16, 2026 with Sam Wilson
- May 9-15, 2027 with TBA
Cape May Overview & Highlights
A spring tour to Cape May brings the drama of Horseshoe Crab spawning, drawing flocks of shorebirds including Red Knots, while the woods and fields fill with the songs (and colorful plumage!) of more than 20 warbler species, tanagers, orioles, and buntings.
On a fall tour, north winds bring a southbound rush of migrant birds. Witness thousands of raptors, shorebirds, and warblers funneling through the peninsula, with dazzling morning flights and the possibility of rare fallouts.
At either time of year, enjoy the magic and spectacle of one of North America's premier birding hotspots while based for a week at a single, comfortable lodging.
Photo credit: Our thanks to participant Donna Pomeroy for the great image of Black Skimmers at the top of this page.
We offer many other USA birding tours, too!