The Wetlands Institute proudly presents its 5th Annual Fall Migration Festival, Saturday, September 23, 2017, from 9:30am to 4:30pm. Join the Institute’s staff, community partners and volunteers as they highlight the amazing diversity of wildlife passing through the Cape May Peninsula during their migration. Learn about the Institute’s expanded bird research and conservation efforts. Join a naturalist on a guided walk and watch as an amazing array of migratory birds and butterflies fly overhead. In a single day one can go from spotting a Peregrine Falcon flying low along the salt marsh to watching flocks of White-winged Scoters migrate along the ocean front. “The sheer abundance and diversity of species migrating through the Cape May Peninsula is an amazing sight to see.” states Dr. Lisa Ferguson, Director of Research and Conservation at The Wetlands Institute. “This combination makes it among the top birding destinations in the world and a top birding destination in North America. At The Wetlands Institute, fall is an especially good time to experience the changing of seasons and the spectacle of migration of raptors, warblers, waterfowl, and more.” 1 0 A C T I V E S E N I O R L I V I N G | V O L U M E 1 | I S S U E 2 Executive Director, Dr. Lenore Tedesco, explains that the purpose of this festival is to highlight what The Wetlands Institute strives to accomplish. “This event is a great opportunity to showcase the incredible diversity of wildlife in Cape May County and our role in preserving and protecting these amazing animals on their remarkable journeys. It’s easy to miss it and our goal is to bring the migration to life and share how special it is.” says Tedesco. “The Fall Migration Festival features engaging educational activities designed to help the public better understand the importance of wetlands and coastal ecosystems.” Festival visitors of all ages will get to enjoy and learn about the abundance of wildlife that relies on our coastal ecosystem for survival.
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