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Birding Near Albuquerque, NM

22 birding locations within 50 miles

New Mexico · United States

22

Locations

48+

Species

6

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Albuquerque

Coastal birding habitat

New Mexico

1.2 mi away

Easy

Rio Grande Valley State Park - Tingley Beach Bosque Trails

Coastal birding hotspot in New Mexico with 263 recorded species.

CoastalFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

New Mexico

1.7 mi away

Easy

UNM - Main Campus (including Duck Pond)

Lake birding hotspot in New Mexico with 214 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkFallWinter
a deer standing in a body of water

New Mexico

3.6 mi away

Easy

Rio Grande Nature Center State Park

Desert birding hotspot in New Mexico with 324 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

New Mexico

4.2 mi away

Moderate

Los Poblanos Open Space

Desert birding hotspot in New Mexico with 229 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

New Mexico

4.4 mi away

Easy

Rio Grande Valley State Park - Pueblo Montano Bosque Trails

Desert birding hotspot in New Mexico with 252 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

New Mexico

5.2 mi away

Easy

Rio Grande Valley State Park - Tijeras Arroyo Bosque Trails

Desert birding hotspot in New Mexico with 217 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

New Mexico

5.4 mi away

Easy

Montessa Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in New Mexico with 206 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Wetland birding habitat

New Mexico

7.4 mi away

Moderate

Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge

Wetland birding hotspot in New Mexico with 268 recorded species.

WetlandFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

New Mexico

7.7 mi away

Easy

Rio Grande Valley State Park - Alameda Bridge Bosque Trails (including Alameda Open Space)

Desert birding hotspot in New Mexico with 262 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Wetland birding habitat

New Mexico

8.1 mi away

Moderate

Bosque Trails West of Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge - NMSLO

Wetland birding hotspot in New Mexico with 257 recorded species.

WetlandFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

New Mexico

8.9 mi away

Moderate

North Diversion Channel Outflow (East of Fourth Street Bridge only)

Desert birding hotspot in New Mexico with 254 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

New Mexico

10.2 mi away

Moderate

Corrales Bosque - Dixon Road Access

Desert birding hotspot in New Mexico with 227 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

New Mexico

12.3 mi away

Moderate

Corrales Bosque - Romero Road Entrance

Desert birding hotspot in New Mexico with 248 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

New Mexico

13.5 mi away

Moderate

Corrales Bosque - Northernmost

Desert birding hotspot in New Mexico with 239 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Wetland birding habitat

New Mexico

27.8 mi away

Moderate

Belen Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in New Mexico with 205 recorded species.

WetlandFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

New Mexico

29.2 mi away

Moderate

Whitfield Wildlife Conservation Area

Desert birding hotspot in New Mexico with 228 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

New Mexico

40.3 mi away

Easy

Estancia (town, including Arthur Park)

Urban Park birding hotspot in New Mexico with 208 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

New Mexico

42.4 mi away

Moderate

Cochiti Lake

Lake birding hotspot in New Mexico with 255 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

New Mexico

45.3 mi away

Moderate

Galisteo

Desert birding hotspot in New Mexico with 233 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Wetland birding habitat

New Mexico

45.4 mi away

Moderate

Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve (Jun - Oct; Fee and Entry through Las Golondrinas)

Wetland birding hotspot in New Mexico with 209 recorded species.

WetlandFallWinter
Wetland birding habitat

New Mexico

46.3 mi away

Moderate

Bernardo Wildlife Management Area

Wetland birding hotspot in New Mexico with 230 recorded species.

WetlandFallWinter
Wetland birding habitat

New Mexico

49.5 mi away

Moderate

Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge

Wetland birding hotspot in New Mexico with 203 recorded species.

WetlandFallWinter

Top Species Near Albuquerque

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseWood DuckCinnamon TealAmerican WigeonMallardRock PigeonBushtitHouse FinchChestnut-sided WarblerYellow-rumped WarblerNorthern ShovelerGadwallWhite-winged DoveSay's PhoebeHouse SparrowLesser GoldfinchMourning DoveGreater RoadrunnerBlue-winged TealAmerican RobinNorthern CardinalBlue JayRed-tailed HawkWhite-breasted NuthatchEurasian Collared-Dove+23 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Desert11 locations
Chaparral11 locations
Wetland6 locations
Urban Park3 locations
Lake2 locations
Coastal1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring22 locations
Fall22 locations
Winter22 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Albuquerque, NM?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Albuquerque include Rio Grande Valley State Park - Tingley Beach Bosque Trails, UNM - Main Campus (including Duck Pond), Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, Los Poblanos Open Space, Rio Grande Valley State Park - Pueblo Montano Bosque Trails. These spots offer coastal, lake, urban park habitats.
What birds can I see near Albuquerque?▼
Birders near Albuquerque can spot species including Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Cinnamon Teal, American Wigeon, Mallard, Rock Pigeon, Bushtit, House Finch. The area's 6 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Albuquerque?▼
The best seasons for birding near Albuquerque are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Albuquerque?▼
There are 22 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Albuquerque, NM, ranging from 1.2 to 49.5 miles from the city center.

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