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Cape May Bird Observatory Surprisingly Great for Many Good Reasons
Cape May, New Jersey. Birding at Cape May — the southern tip of New Jersey — is spectacular for many reasons: hawkwatching, warblers, shorebirds feeding on horseshoe crab eggs, spring and fall migration, wintering waterfowl, spring songbirds, and the people at Cape May Bird Observatory.What to Bring to a Birdwatching Trip List | Top Essential Things to Bring
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Taking your first birdwatching trip can be vast. This first birdwatch trip packing checklist will help make sure you have everything you need for this mesmerizing new nature watch in your life.
Are you traveling on your birdwatching trip and putting a list together of everything you need?
There are so many products to consider that it can be difficult to remember everything. From binoculars to battery chargers to sunblock...it can become very overwhelming!
We have made a printable version of this huge first birdwatching packing checklist so that you can use it and make sure you have everything you need.
You DO NOT need to buy everything (we didn't...it's expensive!) but having a list that you can refer back to makes life so much easier.
Gear Basics
1. Binoculars
2. Panasonic LUMIX FZ80 4K Digital Camera
3. Spotting Scope
4. Field Guide(s)
5. Sunglasses
6. Hat With a Visor
7. Rain Jacket
8. Hiking Shoes
9. Lens Cleaning Cloth
10. Sunblock
11. Max Grip VIVID Model 01 Clogs
12. Allergy Medicine
13. Personal Emergency Kit
14. Travel Size Toiletries
15. Travel Snacks
16. Battery Charges
17. Fieldbook Notebook and Pencil
18. Stainless Refillable Bottle
Camping Basics
1. Tent
2. Waterproof Tent Tarp
3. Bivy Sack
4. Sleeping Bag
5. Sleeping Pad
6. Meals & Camping Snacks
7. Coolers With Ice
8. Camping Stove & Fuel
9. Camping Cookset & Utensils
10. Camping Dishes, Bowls and Cups
11. Insect Repellent
12. Toilet Paper
13. Hand Sanitizer
14. Packable Lantern
15. Credit Card
16. Small Amount of Cash
17. Trip Itinerary
Want a first birdwatching trip packing checklist PDF? You can shop the exact and FULL (More than 10 things to bring) packing list we made for our roadsters directly to your phone or computer! It is guaranteed to make your life SO much easier.
