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near Cape May Point, NJ, is the premier hawk migration watch site in the eastern US with thousands of Peregrines counted in October
Cape May Point, NJ, is the premier hawk migration watch site in the eastern US with thousands of Peregrines counted in October is one of the top spots to sight Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)
BEST TIME TO SEE
September and October at Cape May Point, NJ, and Hawk Mountain, PA, for migration; summer cliff nesting at Acadia National Park, ME.
SIGHTING TIP
Year-round in cities; migration peaks at hawk-watch sites in September to October; cliff nesting pairs visible April to July.
Coordinates
38.9000°N, 74.9000°W
HABITAT
Originally cliff faces and coastal areas; now also urban buildings which mimic cliff habitat; forages in open airspace over any terrain
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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