TWO MILE BEACH UNIT NEWS

NOTICE FALL HOURS:
October 1st, 2026 to March 31, 2027
The BEACH at TWO MILE BEACH UNIT is NOW OPEN from dawn to dusk for the public to enjoy! Thank you all for respecting the mandatory beach closure since April 1st. With your cooperation, the beach was once again an undisturbed & successful oasis for nesting, feeding & resting birds.Migration is now in full swing & since we're located on the 'Atlantic flyway zone,' thousands of birds are still passing us & many will stop to rest & feed on their journey south so please give them a wide berth by walking around them & not through them.A few more gentle reminders: - Other than trash, it is illegal to remove anything from this federally protected area;  - Do not take any shells or remove any live or dead organic matter (take photos as souvenirs!) - And of course no dogs or vehicles are permitted at any time.

Nature Store will only be open WEEKENDS 9am to 3pm during October.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday, October 24th & Saturday, October 31st at 9 AM Meet at the Visitor Center/Nature Store 12001 Pacific Ave, Wildwood Crest.

Last chances to join our excellent Naturalists for the final two free Saturday Morning Nature Walks for the season. 

Bring your camera!

Here's a sample of what's happening:
1) The Northerly winds are a perfect push for this Atlantic Flyway stop over for migrators heading south for the winter; 
2) The 'Super Generation' of Monarchs are stopping to rest & feed along their 3000 mile journey to Mexico; 
3) Over 100 species of birds have been sighted & recorded here this past week by eBirds.
4) The area's subtle colorful fall flora & fauna is peaking.

Stop in the nature store to borrow binoculars for kids & adults

Please  also note: These are also the last two weekends the Visitor Center/store will be open before the Holiday Sale (already!?!) happening on Thanksgiving weekend & the first week in December.

Check back often for updated list of seasonal events! Or visit us on Facebook Book or Instagram.

The Great Cedar  Swamp Division is at the northern end of the refuge in Dennis and Upper Townships.  Habitats such as salt marsh, hardwood swamp, bog, grasslands and large tracts of forested uplands are used by wildlife such as blue-winged warblers, ovenbirds, and short-eared owls. The refuge connects with a state forest and the Pineland National Reserve. 

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The Cape May National Wildlife Refuge is located within the Cape May peninsula, the southernmost point in the state of New Jersey.  Because of its unique geography, the peninsula offers stunning views of sunrise to the east over the water of the Atlantic Ocean, and of sunset to the west over the water of the Delaware Bay.  The Refuge currently protects over 11,000 acres of peninsula habitat in its 3 refuge units: the Great Cedar Swamp Division, the Delaware Bay Division and the Two-Mile Beach Unit. These 3 units represent unique, diverse habitats: forested hardwood swamp, river estuary and ocean barrier island.   VIEW MAP