Welcome to the CMBO Century Run team page! We are once again participating in the annual World Series of Birding, now celebrating its 42nd anniversary.

Please join Cape May Bird Observatory Director Brett Ewald and CMBO Associate Naturalists for a fun-filled day of birding to help our conservation efforts; no need to worry about your birding skill level, as all are welcome. 

Our team focuses on enjoying birds, having fun, and making a difference for the natural world that we love – and there are two ways you can be part of it!

For those in the Cape May area, we will be exploring the popular birding areas of Cape May County together, counting as many species as possible in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. Travel between destinations is by bus. We start our day at 4:45 am and finish around 9:30 pm.

For those who want to bird elsewhere, anywhere in the world, or don’t want to commit to a full day around Cape May, you can bird as little or as much as you want on May 10th (midnight to 10 pm), wherever you want, and contribute to the team and our efforts by sending us your sightings. Any new species adds to our team’s total and the amount we’ll raise for education, research, and stewardship.

The CMBO Century Run team is a level II team, so there is no registration fee required. However, by joining our team, you commit to raise $1 per bird species counted. Our goal this year is 225 species! Please help us reach our fundraising goal of $30,000.

We hope to see you in the field or hear what you came up with! Together, we’ll make a great team!