Birding By Boat on the Osprey

Birding By Boat on the Osprey The Osprey runs daily cruises through Cape May Harbor and the surrounding salt marsh. Explore the ou

The salt marshes are full of stunning creatures: gulls, egrets, foxes, herons, and even seals. When you’re in Cape May, you can see them all from the panoramic windows of the Osprey, a boat that was built for bird watching. Captain Bob has been working with conservationists and fellow bird watchers for decades, and he knows all the best spots in the area. On a wildlife safari with us, you can enjo

y views of migrating birds through sets of provided binoculars. We even have high-powered Zeiss optics you can try for an up-close view. Tours with us are interactive, informative, and a whole lot of fun, and we can’t wait explore these wonderful waters with you.

Book now till December 31st for 20% off our 2025 schedule. Much of the schedule is available. Bookings can be transferre...
12/14/2024

Book now till December 31st for 20% off our 2025 schedule. Much of the schedule is available. Bookings can be transferred to a new date or you can purchase a gift card for a 2-hour or a 3-hour trip and choose your date at a later time. Code Holiday24 for discount
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From the October 2, 2024, 10am cruise, photos by Pat Hollenack
10/05/2024

From the October 2, 2024, 10am cruise, photos by Pat Hollenack

From the October 4, 2024, 10am sailing, photos by Pat Hollenack
10/05/2024

From the October 4, 2024, 10am sailing, photos by Pat Hollenack

From the October 2nd, 2024, 10am cruisePhotos by Pat Hollenack
10/05/2024

From the October 2nd, 2024, 10am cruise
Photos by Pat Hollenack

Anyone that has seen me take photos on the boat knows it's a complete accident when I get a decent photo of anything. It...
09/21/2024

Anyone that has seen me take photos on the boat knows it's a complete accident when I get a decent photo of anything. It's sheer volume that gets me some good ones. Kingfishers are so tough but I did get a few decent ones over the last few weeks.

Lots to see right now. You never know what well be seeing when you join us on the Osprey.
09/21/2024

Lots to see right now. You never know what well be seeing when you join us on the Osprey.

Hide and seek expert edition. This bird is 3 feet from the boat and it took 10 minutes to actually get a good look at it...
09/21/2024

Hide and seek expert edition. This bird is 3 feet from the boat and it took 10 minutes to actually get a good look at it.

A pair of juvenile Black Crowned Night Herons 9/4/24 1:30pm sailing
09/05/2024

A pair of juvenile Black Crowned Night Herons 9/4/24 1:30pm sailing

An entertaining display of a juvenile Snowy Egret letting who is probably its sibling know "this is my stretch of beach"...
09/05/2024

An entertaining display of a juvenile Snowy Egret letting who is probably its sibling know "this is my stretch of beach" 9/4/24 1:30pm sailing

Green Heron 9/4/24 1:30pm sailing:
09/05/2024

Green Heron 9/4/24 1:30pm sailing:

Snowy and Great Egret 9/24/24 1:30pm sailing:
09/05/2024

Snowy and Great Egret 9/24/24 1:30pm sailing:

American Oyster Catcher, Black Bellied Plover, Yellow Legs, Boat Tailed Grackle, Sanderling 9/4/24 1:30pm sailing
09/05/2024

American Oyster Catcher, Black Bellied Plover, Yellow Legs, Boat Tailed Grackle, Sanderling 9/4/24 1:30pm sailing

Terns 9/4/24 1:30pm sailing:
09/05/2024

Terns 9/4/24 1:30pm sailing:

Hungry Great Black Back Gull seen 1:30pm sailing on 9/4/24:
09/05/2024

Hungry Great Black Back Gull seen 1:30pm sailing on 9/4/24:

Rudy Turnstones from the 9/4/24 1:30pm sailing:
09/05/2024

Rudy Turnstones from the 9/4/24 1:30pm sailing:

Double Crested Cormorants from the 9/4/24 1:30pm sailing:
09/05/2024

Double Crested Cormorants from the 9/4/24 1:30pm sailing:

Osprey still around, mostly the juveniles born this year. From the 9/4/2024 1:30pm sailing.
09/05/2024

Osprey still around, mostly the juveniles born this year. From the 9/4/2024 1:30pm sailing.

09/04/2024

I think this double-crested cormorants might have bitten off more than he can chew or swallow as the case may be.

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1212 Wilson Drive
Cape May, NJ
08204

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Monday 9am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 8:30pm
Thursday 9am - 8:30pm
Friday 9am - 8:30pm
Saturday 9am - 8:30pm
Sunday 9am - 8:30pm

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+16098983500

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The salt marshes are full of stunning creatures: gulls, egrets, foxes, herons, and even seals. When you’re in Cape May, you can see them all from the panoramic windows of the Osprey, a boat that was built for bird watching. Captain Bob has been working with conservationists and fellow bird watchers for decades, and he knows all the best spots in the area. On a wildlife safari with us, you can enjoy views of migrating birds through sets of provided binoculars. We even have high-powered Zeiss optics you can try for an up-close view. Tours with us are interactive, informative, and a whole lot of fun, and we can’t wait explore these wonderful waters with you.