Belen Marsh
New Mexico · Southwest
About This Location
Belen Marsh is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Cinnamon Teal, Mallard, and Eurasian Collared-Dove among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Western Flycatcher (Cordilleran)
Empidonax difficilis
Black-chinned Sparrow
Spizella atrogularis
White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus
Zone-tailed Hawk
Buteo albonotatus
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Phainopepla
Phainopepla nitens
Bell's Vireo
Vireo bellii
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Black-necked Stilt
Killdeer
Western Kingbird
Bank Swallow
Barn Swallow
Northern Mockingbird
Red-winged Blackbird
Great-tailed Grackle
Common Yellowthroat
Eurasian Collared-Dove
House Sparrow
House Finch
Western Meadowlark
White-faced Ibis
Swainson's Hawk
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
European Starling
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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