Cape May National Wildlife Refuge, National wildlife refuge and Ramsar site in Cape May County, New Jersey.
The Cape May National Wildlife Refuge contains three units spanning 11,000 acres of forests, salt marshes, beaches, and freshwater wetlands across New Jersey's southern peninsula.
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service established Cape May National Wildlife Refuge in 1989 to preserve critical habitats along the Atlantic Flyway migration route.
Four designated walking trails within the refuge enable visitors to observe 317 bird species, 42 mammal species, and 55 reptile and amphibian species.
The Two Mile Beach Unit closes from April through September for shorebird nesting, while other areas remain open year-round for hiking and wildlife observation.
The refuge provides essential resting grounds for 80 percent of red knots and ruddy turnstones during their 6,000-mile spring migration journey.
Location: New Jersey
Inception: 1989
Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/cape_may
GPS coordinates: 39.15830,-74.82500
Latest update: March 28, 2025 00:50
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