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Birding Near Santa Fe, NM

15 birding locations within 50 miles

New Mexico · United States

15

Locations

47+

Species

4

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Santa Fe

brown wooden fence with green trees in the background during daytime

New Mexico

2.8 mi away

Moderate

Randall Davey Audubon Center

Desert birding hotspot in New Mexico with 223 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

New Mexico

7.5 mi away

Moderate

Marty Sanchez Golf Course Pond

Lake birding hotspot in New Mexico with 218 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

New Mexico

12.3 mi away

Easy

Buffalo Thunder Casino Ponds (view from parking lot only)

Desert birding hotspot in New Mexico with 202 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Wetland birding habitat

New Mexico

12.5 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
Desert birding habitat

New Mexico

16.1 mi away

Moderate

Rio Grande at Buckman

Desert birding hotspot in New Mexico with 206 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

New Mexico

20.2 mi away

Moderate

Galisteo

Desert birding hotspot in New Mexico with 233 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

New Mexico

21.6 mi away

Moderate

Cochiti Lake

Lake birding hotspot in New Mexico with 255 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

New Mexico

24.5 mi away

Moderate

Ohkay Owingeh Fishing Lakes

Desert birding hotspot in New Mexico with 239 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

New Mexico

39.7 mi away

Easy

Storrie Lake State Park

Lake birding hotspot in New Mexico with 241 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

New Mexico

43.2 mi away

Moderate

Rio Grande del Norte National Monument - Orilla Verde Recreation Area

Desert birding hotspot in New Mexico with 219 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

New Mexico

44.3 mi away

Moderate

McAllister Lake Wildlife Management Area

Lake birding hotspot in New Mexico with 216 recorded species.

LakeWetlandFallWinter
Wetland birding habitat

New Mexico

44.8 mi away

Moderate

Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge

Wetland birding hotspot in New Mexico with 297 recorded species.

WetlandFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

New Mexico

46.8 mi away

Moderate

Corrales Bosque - Northernmost

Desert birding hotspot in New Mexico with 239 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

New Mexico

47.5 mi away

Moderate

Corrales Bosque - Romero Road Entrance

Desert birding hotspot in New Mexico with 248 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

New Mexico

49.0 mi away

Moderate

Corrales Bosque - Dixon Road Access

Desert birding hotspot in New Mexico with 227 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter

Top Species Near Santa Fe

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Red-naped SapsuckerDowny WoodpeckerNorthern FlickerWoodhouse's Scrub-JayCommon RavenWhite-winged DovePygmy NuthatchJuniper TitmouseWhite-breasted NuthatchWestern BluebirdCanyon TowheeBewick's WrenNorthern ShovelerAmerican WigeonMallardRing-necked DuckBuffleheadLesser ScaupCommon GoldeneyeEurasian Collared-DoveVirginia RailCooper's HawkCommon MerganserSharp-shinned HawkRed-tailed Hawk+22 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Desert9 locations
Chaparral9 locations
Lake4 locations
Wetland3 locations

Best Seasons:

Spring15 locations
Fall15 locations
Winter15 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Santa Fe, NM?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Santa Fe include Randall Davey Audubon Center, Marty Sanchez Golf Course Pond, Buffalo Thunder Casino Ponds (view from parking lot only), Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve (Jun - Oct; Fee and Entry through Las Golondrinas), Rio Grande at Buckman. These spots offer desert, chaparral, lake habitats.
What birds can I see near Santa Fe?▼
Birders near Santa Fe can spot species including Red-naped Sapsucker, Downy Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay, Common Raven, White-winged Dove, Pygmy Nuthatch, Juniper Titmouse. The area's 4 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Santa Fe?▼
The best seasons for birding near Santa Fe are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Santa Fe?▼
There are 15 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Santa Fe, NM, ranging from 2.8 to 49.0 miles from the city center.

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