Category: CAPE MAY LORE
Putting Cape May’s oldest map on the map
I explore a 1726 map of Town Bank, Cape May County by using GIS to overlay it on modern maps.
Why are there so many young birds in Cape May?
A remarkable study that was carried out here in New Jersey has helped clear up the question of why there is a higher proportion of juveniles in Cape May.
10,000 Willet
An account of the return of the willet to New Jersey via ornithological literature. It turns out that the willet was never really gone.
Noteworthy Trees of Cape May County
Noteworthy Trees of Cape May County is a compendium of local tree lore, circa 1947.