Youth Birders and Fall Migration: Avalon Seawatch

Are you a young birder looking for a field trip centered around all things fall migration? Well, you’ve found the perfect opportunity! An afternoon learning about waterbird migration at the east coast’s only full-time seawatch! Youth birders 8 years old and up are encouraged to join NJA Staff and Volunteers to witness sea ducks, loons, gannets, gulls, and more migrants south from CMBO’s Avalon Seawatch. Each fall, an average of almost 800,000 seabirds are counted at the Avalon Seawatch, with some years reaching a season total of over one million migrating birds. During this three-hour program, the group will spend time at the Seawatch identifying migrating seabirds, discussing the five most common species observed from the count, and learning how this migration watch is conducted! Recommended age for field trip: 8 years old and up. Parents or guardians are required to accompany their children during this program at no additional charge. COST: FREE Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: We bird in all weather. Be sure to check the forecast in advance and dress in layers appropriate for prevailing weather conditions. The weather in Cape May can differ considerably from nearby inland areas and may be warmer, colder, or windier so it’s best to be over prepared. We may have to bird in the rain, so please bring your rain gear. TRANSPORTATION: Please arrive at the appointed time with a full tank of gas, as transportation to field sites is by private vehicles. We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. CANCELLATION: CMBO programs require a minimum number of registrants to run, five days in advance of the start of the tour, but are seldom cancelled. If we do cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, we notify all participants in advance and all are eligible for a full credit or refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 30 days in advance. Cancellations 10 to 30 days in advance may be subject to a 25% service charge. No refunds or credits for cancellations less than ten days in advance unless due to health emergencies