Cumberland County Winter Eagle Festival
February 4, 2025 @ 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Cumberland County, New Jersey, has the largest number of nesting Bald Eagles in the state. The Eagle Festival is a partner effort between the County of Cumberland and numerous environmental organizations including the Cape May Bird Observatory, Audubon Society, Natural Lands, Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions, American Littoral Society, Citizens United to Protect the Maurice River and it’s Tributaries, and many others.
The festival celebrates raptors of south Jersey, including Bald Eagles, falcons, harriers, hawks, and owls featuring raptor-viewing sites, guided walks, and other activities.
$10 Adults; $5 children (12 and under)
Five Staffed Viewing Sites along the Delaware River (with scopes and birding experts)
- Bayshore Center at Bivalve
- Morning & evening owl watches
- Walks, food, activities
- Guided trail walks
- East Point Lighthouse
At the Mauricetown Firehall
- Speakers and presentations
- Nonprofit and commercial exhibitors
- Local fare refreshments & lunch available
- Live raptors exhibited by Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
- Hans-on art activities by Clay College
