Look for rare beauties during the Cape May World Series of Birding

Some of you may well be wondering just what is a world series of birding? It’s a fair question. It is primarily a conservation effort, and over the years, millions of dollars have been raised to help preserve and protect critical bird habitats. People of all ages flock from all over the world to participate, forming teams to see who can spot the most birds in a 24 hour period. But these being birders, all folks are encouraged to get out and look for birds, whether you compete or not.

Stay at our Cape May bed and breakfast during the World Series of Birding. Regale us with tales of birding wonders and woes – the bird you could hear but couldn’t see, the rare breeds you saw. Right now, a heavy forecast of birds is expected (yes, birds are truly forecast like weather). It is sure to be a fun day for all.

For more details, please visit the World Series of Birding website.

What a beautiful place to be.

The summer crowds have retreated here in Cape May NJ, making way for the next round of visitors. In the fall, flocks of birds descend upon Cape May from the north, seeking warmer waters. They fly thousands of miles to be here (or pass through), and are enthusiastically greeted by bird watchers from all over the nation. Indeed, it has been said (by the NJAS) that “not watching birds when you’re in Cape May is like not visiting the Grand Canyon when you’re in Arizona.” We wholeheartedly welcome birders at our bed breakfast Cape May.

The Cape May Bird Observatory, run by the NJ Audubon Society, is a good place to educate yourself on which birds winter in- or migrate past- Cape May. The center is open seven days a week through the end of November. Tours are offered through the peninsula by foot, and periodically out in the water by boat as well. There are regularly scheduled walks led by naturalists or professional staff.

On September 1, 2009, the Cape May Autumn Hawkwatch began at the Cape May Bird Observatory. You are welcome to stop and visit hawk counter Pete Dunne, who sits atop the Wildlife Viewing Platform daily from sunrise to 5pm. Another interesting option is the Songbird Morning Flight Project, which takes place for four hours, beginning at sunrise every day. This is a great time to spot migrating songbirds. Periodic twilight watches for migrating owls, bats and herons are also fascinating and fun.

We promise to provide a healthy and delicious breakfast at our historic Cape May Inn, so that you will have plenty of energy to hold your binoculars steady (unless you drink too much coffee, of course). After a full day of scanning the skies you will be deeply rewarded by a soak in your own private whirlpool, and an extremely comfortable bed. Check out our autumn specials – you may just find it convenient to stay an extra day.