Cape May Bird Observatory , at its Research & Education Center on Route 47 in Middle Township and its Northwood Center on Lily Lake in Cape May Point, offers guided field trips, information and equipment for birding and nature study, with discounts for members. Cape May Autumn Hawkwatch, official count of region’s famous hawk migration, sunrise to 5 p.m. daily at Hawkwatch Platform, Cape May Point State Park. Avalon Seawatch all day, every day through Dec. 22 at Eighth Street and beach, Avalon.

CMBO-sponsored back bay birding aboard the pontoon boat Skimmer from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $35; to preregister for this only, call 609-884-3100.Field trip: $10 (includes Birding Info Pack) unless otherwise indicated and no preregistration needed. 609-861-0700.