Leader: Mark Garland New Jersey’s Cape May is an astounding place to witness autumn migration. Under the right weather conditions, a single day can bring several thousand southbound hawks, tens of thousands of migrating songbirds, and thousands of Monarch butterflies onto the southern tip of the state, and in any weather there’s plenty to see and experience. Waterfowl, herons, dragonflies and even bats also travel through Cape May in September. Under the guidance of an expert naturalist and birder who’s a local (and a former Nature Forward Senior Naturalist!), we’ll visit many of the diverse natural areas around Cape May and celebrate the rich spectacle of fall migration. Overnight options include hotels, B&B’s, owner rentals, and campgrounds in and around Cape May, which are booked by participants themselves.