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Banding will officially begin this year on Sept. 13th, 2026!
Banding demos will begin on Sept. 19th, 2026. All demos are tentative. Go here for more info on all demos.
 
We would like to welcome our 2026 Research Technician, Jessika Acilio to the project. Please visit our Research Technician page to learn more about Jessika. 
 
If you are able to donate please know you would be funding valuable scientific research, educational programs, and the hiring of a research technician to learn valuable raptor research skills and perform our popular educational outreach programs. We rely on the generosity of the public to help offset the costs that otherwise fall to our volunteer banders. Any amount helps and donations are accepted anytime here on our website:

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Check out our educational Instagram posts!

Best Times for Raptors in Cape May by Species

Merlins
Sept. 8 – Oct. 14
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Peregrine Falcons
Sept. 22 – Oct. 14
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Sharp-shinned Hawks
Sept. 15 – Oct. 21
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Cooper’s Hawks
Sept.15 – Oct. 21
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Northern Harriers
Oct. 13- Nov. 11

Hawk Banding Demos are held on select Saturdays and Sundays each Fall at Cape May Point State Park and on Saturdays at The Nature Conservancy South Cape May Meadows. More info here.