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
Loading map...
Live Bird Data
Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Harris's Sparrow
Zonotrichia querula
Pyrrhuloxia
Cardinalis sinuatus
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
Black-headed Grosbeak
Pheucticus melanocephalus
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
Sage Thrasher
Oreoscoptes montanus
Lazuli Bunting
Passerina amoena
Black-chinned Sparrow
Spizella atrogularis
Bell's Vireo
Vireo bellii
Wilson's Warbler
Cardellina pusilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black-necked Stilt
American Avocet
Killdeer
House Sparrow
Mallard
White-faced Ibis
Snowy Egret
Western Cattle-Egret
Western Kingbird
Western Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Great-tailed Grackle
Eurasian Collared-Dove
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Say's Phoebe
Verdin
House Finch
Cinnamon Teal
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.
Amenities
More in New Mexico
New Mexico Birding Guide
Complete guide to birding in New Mexico →