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Cape May has long been heralded as the most exciting migration hotspot in the eastern United States. Each autumn over 300 species of North American birds – many in huge numbers – pass through and over the point as they migrate between their breeding and wintering grounds along the so-called ‘Eastern Flyway’. Bordered by Delaware Bay to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the peninsula acts as a natural funnel, eventually concentrating the birds at its tip. These weary migrants suddenly find themselves ‘trapped’ by water on three sides and many opt to land and rest rather than continue south over the bay and into Delaware. Such a concentration of birds in a relatively small area attracts plenty of keen naturalists too, and presents us with the opportunity to enjoy a week of outstanding, and easy, birding.

  • An abundance of migrating songbirds including American wood warblers, vireos, flickers, buntings, and many other species
  • Spectacular raptor migration, with hundreds, sometimes thousands, of hawks, harriers and falcons possible in a single day
  • One of the largest diversity of waders, herons and other shorebirds in North America
  • Boat trip through New Jersey’s southernmost salt marsh for up-close views of shorebirds, herons, and other marsh birds
  • Incredible Monarch butterfly and dragonfly migration
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Thanks to the images instilled by American domination of our contemporary culture there is a tendency when the USA is mentioned to think of the major cities such as New York and Los Angeles, or perhaps the neon horrors of Las Vegas. However, these represent only one facet of this enormous country and in the abundant wilderness areas the naturalist visitor can witness magnificent wildlife spectacles, the equal of any on our planet.

North America may not automatically spring to mind when considering a wildlife holiday, but there is a network of wildlife refuges and reserves in every state, and the infrastructure is everything that one would expect from the most highly developed nation on Earth.

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Accommodation will be in a comfortable, beach-front hotel in Cape May.

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Brunches and dinners are included in the tour price, lunches and snacks are at additional cost. Please refer to the detailed itinerary for further details.

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Birds, with butterflies & dragonflies as well as other natural history.

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At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!

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A Naturetrek Tailormade holiday allows you, with the benefit of our wildlife travel expertise and destination experience, to enjoy the perfect private wildlife holiday – one that truly matches your requirements, expectations and ambitions. We will ensure the most competitive prices, superb naturalist guides and seamless ground services.

Some of the benefits of Naturetrek Tailormade travel include:
• A bespoke itinerary which is crafted by experts and designed specifically for you
• Private guiding by the very best local naturalists 
• Travel with people you know, at your own pace
• Incorporate as much culture, history or relaxation time as you wish
• Choose dates to suit you
• Select your preferred style of accommodation
• Travel with families and children of any age

Furthermore, our Tailormade team are always on hand to help and guide you along the way, with friendly advice, first-hand knowledge and inside information specific to your destination of choice. So if you have any queries about your holiday, we will be delighted to answer them. Please just give us a call!

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For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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Itinerary image

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Cape May in Autumn

Tour Code: USA22

A relaxed 10-day holiday to the amazing Cape May to enjoy the autumn migration of eastern North America’s birds, as well as butterflies and dragonflies.

£3,995

Flight Inclusive

£3,495

Land Only
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Carbon Footprint

2830kg CO2e

With International Flights

632.2kg CO2e

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What does this mean?

Highlights

  • An abundance of migrating songbirds including American wood warblers, vireos, flickers, buntings, and many other species
  • Spectacular raptor migration, with hundreds, sometimes thousands, of hawks, harriers and falcons possible in a single day
  • One of the largest diversity of waders, herons and other shorebirds in North America
  • Boat trip through New Jersey’s southernmost salt marsh for up-close views of shorebirds, herons, and other marsh birds
  • Incredible Monarch butterfly and dragonfly migration

Summary

Cape May has long been heralded as the most exciting migration hotspot in the eastern United States. Each autumn over 300 species of North American birds – many in huge numbers – pass through and over the point as they migrate between their breeding and wintering grounds along the so-called ‘Eastern Flyway’. Bordered by Delaware Bay to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the peninsula acts as a natural funnel, eventually concentrating the birds at its tip. These weary migrants suddenly find themselves ‘trapped’ by water on three sides and many opt to land and rest rather than continue south over the bay and into Delaware. Such a concentration of birds in a relatively small area attracts plenty of keen naturalists too, and presents us with the opportunity to enjoy a week of outstanding, and easy, birding.

Focus

Birds, with butterflies & dragonflies as well as other natural history.

Outline Itinerary

Day
1
Fly Philadelphia & transfer Cape May
Days
2 - 8
Excursions from Cape May
Day
9
Transfer Philadelphia & depart
Day
10
Arrive UK
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What's Included?

Food

Brunches and dinners are included in the tour price, lunches and snacks are at additional cost. Please refer to the detailed itinerary for further details.

Accommodation

Accommodation will be in a comfortable, beach-front hotel in Cape May.

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Dates & Prices

2027

Flight Inclusive

£3,995

Land Only

£3,495

Single Supplement

£895

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

2028

Flight Inclusive

£4,195

Land Only

£3,695

Single Supplement

£945

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?

For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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