The migration at Cape May is a world-renowned spectacle. Within the raptor migration comes unique concentrations of these birds, both over the course of months as well as specific durations of the day. A few times every season, breathtaking late-day falcon flights occur; and tonight was one of those evenings.
Merlins, Merlins, Merlins. The last two hours of the day was brimming with Merlins. They bounded over the downtown Cape May area, with many of them streaming along Bunker Pond as well as fluttering overhead. A few of them rushed past the World War II bunker. It was a thrill to see these remarkably stealthy and handsomely-dark falcons move through at the speed of lightning. The ones that flew overhead would cover the entire distance of the parking lot in a matter of seconds.
Tomorrow marks the first of several consecutive days calling for northwest winds and cooler temps, conditions that welcome good raptor movements in the area. We are hopeful for some fun and fast-paced flights in the days to come. Stop on by the Cape May Hawkwatch and see what birds are flying!
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Merlin, one of the stars of the day!
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Peregrine Falcon
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Juvenile Caspian Tern
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| Cope's Gray Tree Frog |
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| Today's totals. |
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