Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
New Mexico · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
$5 per vehicle
Open daily, one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset
About This Location
Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 393 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Snow Goose, Cackling Goose, and Canada Goose among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
White-rumped Sandpiper
Calidris fuscicollis
Glossy x White-faced Ibis (hybrid)
Plegadis falcinellus x chihi
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Cinnamon Teal
Northern Shoveler
Green-winged Teal
Gambel's Quail
Wild Turkey
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Black-chinned Hummingbird
American Avocet
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Common Black Hawk
American Kestrel
Western Wood-Pewee
Say's Phoebe
Vermilion Flycatcher
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Western Kingbird
Bewick's Wren
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
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Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
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Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
- 4
Check the refuge website for seasonal auto tour route schedules and any temporary closures before visiting.
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Stop at the visitor center for current bird sighting reports and trail condition updates.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge
- Socorro Historic Plaza
- New Mexico Tech Mineral Museum
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