Higbee Beach Wildlife Management Area
Higbee Beach WMA
A conservation area of woodlands, fields, and beaches along Delaware Bay. It is a hot spot for spring and fall migratory birds and butterfly watching.
Higbee Beach is managed by the state government and covers about 4 square kilometers. Dune woodlands and fallow fields provide resting places for migrating songbirds, raptors, and monarch butterflies. Birdwatching is best in the early morning. A trail leads to a quiet bayside beach, which is good for watching sunsets. There are no lifeguards, and swimming is prohibited. Entry is free, but mosquitoes are common in summer, so take care to avoid ticks.
Opening hours
Dawn to dusk
Nearby sights
- World War II Lookout Tower (Fire Control Tower No. 23)
- Sunset Beach & SS Atlantus
- Cape May Bird Observatory
- Willow Creek Winery
- Cape May Point State Park
- Cape May Lighthouse
- South Cape May Meadows
- Congress Hall