Cape May/ New Jersey; Cetacean watching (1 Viewer)

[M Collard]

Hello all,

I am trying to set up a last minute trip to bird around Cape May in late May. Also through Maryland on the way through

I am trying to work out which book would give me the best birding site information; any help is much appreciated

I wonder also if anybody can give me some pointers towards the best company to see some cetaceans with; a boat which does not include wedding parties and all that type of activity would be preferable.

My thanks in advance

Mike/ UK

 

[cassowary]

Briefly, sandy hook is often better than cape may in spring if you are going near NYC.
ebird is your best source and Cape May RBA. Cape May is usually worth a visit in spring though.

I wouldn't bother looking for cetaceans off the Jersey shore - often the whale watching boats just come close to shore to see the dolphins and don't see any whales. Often a good spot in Cape May for the dolphins is between congress hall and the lighthouse.

here are some links to start you off:
http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspots?hs=L2441443&yr=all&m=

http://ebird.org/ebird/barchart?byr=2017&eyr=2017&bmo=1&emo=12&r=US-NJ

http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspots?hs=L109132&yr=all&m=

http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspots?hs=L126637&yr=all&m=

http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspots?hs=L1031221&yr=all&m=