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.

Now's the time to catch the Osprey chicks as they have begun to hatch. Soon other chicks will be hatching. The babies ar...
06/06/2026

Now's the time to catch the Osprey chicks as they have begun to hatch. Soon other chicks will be hatching. The babies are always a joy to see.
Here is one nest of an Osprey family with 2 chicks that have hatched, approximately 4 days old at time of photo.
June 4, 2026 6pm sailing.

Rough shot of an adult Egret with it's growing chick next to it, and a roosting area for Snowy Egrets and some othersJun...
06/06/2026

Rough shot of an adult Egret with it's growing chick next to it, and a roosting area for Snowy Egrets and some others
June 4, 2026 6pm sailing

The often heard but not so often seen Clapper Rail and a WilletJune 4, 2026 6pm sailing
06/06/2026

The often heard but not so often seen Clapper Rail and a Willet
June 4, 2026 6pm sailing

Semi-palmated Sandpiper June 4, 2026 6pm sailing
06/06/2026

Semi-palmated Sandpiper June 4, 2026 6pm sailing

The bright billed American Oyster Catcher, June 4, 2026 6pm sailing
06/06/2026

The bright billed American Oyster Catcher, June 4, 2026 6pm sailing

As seen on June 4, 2026 6pm sailing:
06/06/2026

As seen on June 4, 2026 6pm sailing:

A variety of birds on a sand spit during the June 4, 2026, 6pm cruise:
06/06/2026

A variety of birds on a sand spit during the June 4, 2026, 6pm cruise:

Seen 5/19/26 6pm sailing:
05/21/2026

Seen 5/19/26 6pm sailing:

So we're now finishing our second week for 2026. Shorebirds are starting to show up in greater numbers. If you want to g...
05/01/2026

So we're now finishing our second week for 2026. Shorebirds are starting to show up in greater numbers. If you want to get a look at these birds in their breeding plumage try to book a sailing in May. We are now sailng daily at 10 am and also have 1:30 trips. 6 pm trips will be starting on May 13th. You can book online at ospreycruise.com

Took an afternoon off to go check out some whales with the Cape May Whale Watcher. Got some great looks at a mom and cal...
11/03/2025

Took an afternoon off to go check out some whales with the Cape May Whale Watcher. Got some great looks at a mom and calf and a whole bunch of dolphins.

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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
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Sunday 9am - 8:30pm

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