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The Cape May National Wildlife Refuge protects more than 11,000 acres of wildlife habitat in New Jersey.
The refuge is most important to bird species. Its inhabitants include endangered birds such as the bald eagle and peregrine falcon, as well as ducks, shorebirds, the American woodcock, predatory birds and owls and more than 100 species of songbirds.
Public facilities are limited, but foot trails through the refuge's varied habitat provide excellent birdwatching opportunities, best in spring and fall. Recommended trails start at the end of Woodcock Lane off Route 47 in Middle Township. The new Two Mile Beach Unit, near Wildwood also provides good bird watching opportunities.
Refuge headquarters at 24 Kimbles Beach Road in Cape May Court House are open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The refuge is open daily sunrise to sunset.
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A peregrine falcon perches in a marsh.
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