The Atlantic Flyway serves as North America's most densely populated migration corridor, creating a superhighway for millions of birds traveling south to find food sources and wintering grounds. Along this incredible journey, birds rely on critical stopover sites to rest and refuel—and Cape May, New Jersey stands out as one of the premier destinations.
Purple Martins are among the many birds that migrate along the Atlantic Flyway.
Photo: Purple Martins, Keith Kingdon/Audubon Photography Awards
More in local bird and nature news:
We're excited to announce the return of our annual Fall Field Trip to Cape May, New Jersey! Mark your calendars for October 4-5th. This remarkable peninsula sits perfectly positioned along the Atlantic Flyway, earning its reputation as a world-class birding hotspot during fall migration. Expert guides Tom Wood, Herlitz Davis and Judy Gallagher will lead participants through the region's most spectacular birding locations, where you'll encounter shorebirds, hawks, songbirds, and countless other species!
Special opportunity for new birders! Thanks to generous funding from the Virginia Department of Wildlife, we're offering six discounted tickets at just $50 (regular tickets are $300 + fees). Whether you're new to birding or have never joined a field trip, we encourage you to enter our lottery before September 12th, when we'll randomly select five winners!
This Week's Local Birding Opportunity: September 10 - Evening Bird Walk at Dyke Marsh: Join NVBA Vice President Andreas Seiter for an evening adventure starting at 5PM! No RSVP needed—simply meet Andreas in the parking lot by the picnic area for a delightful evening of birding.
