Join The Nature Conservancy – New Jersey on May 2 to witness spring migration. This is an accessible birding event at South Cape May Meadows preserve. ASL will be provided.
Please note: The rain date for the event is Sunday, May 3. (Same time and location)
Event Overview
Spring migration in New Jersey is nothing short of magic. Songbirds, shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors and more fill the skies as they funnel north to their breeding grounds.
Experience the wonders of spring migration by joining The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Cape May Bird Observatory (CMBO) for The Little Sit, an accessible birding event. A spin on the annual, international birding event The Big Sit, The Little Sit takes that idea and slows it down. During this fun and educational challenge, we’ll see how many birds we can identify from the Boardwalk Trail’s observation area. Directional signs will be provided to guide attendees to the meeting location. Naturalists from TNC and CMBO will be present to assist with bird identification and answer questions about the preserve.
As a part of this event, we will have benches for sitting, binoculars and spotting scopes for viewing, and educational materials to assist with bird identification. This event is free and open to the public. No matter your level of birding experience you are welcome to help us add to our morning species total!
Please note: An ASL interperter will be provided for this event.
Accessibility Details
South Cape May Meadows Preserve Information
Location: South Cape May Meadows, Sunset Blvd, Cape May, NJ.
Parking Information: Three designated accessible parking spaces with aisle access on paved concrete. Additionally, there are 37 standard car spaces on compact gravel.
Restroom: An ADA-compliant portable restroom is situated near the parking area.
Trained service animals are welcome.
Route Information
Surface Type: Firm—compact crushed concrete and recycled plastic boardwalk.
Length: 0.5 miles one way from the preserve entrance to the observation area via the Boardwalk Trail. Directional signs will guide the way.
Width: Average trail width is 6 ft.
Average Grade: 5% or less
Average Cross Slope: 5% or less
Benches: There are 11 benches along this route, including seven benches on the observation area where the event takes place.
Braille: Five interpretive signs feature braille.