Corrales Bosque - Romero Road Entrance

New Mexico · Southwest

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Habitat

DesertChaparral

Best Seasons

Fall Winter Spring

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Corrales Bosque - Romero Road Entrance is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 248 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and American Wigeon among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.

Location

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Notable Species

Canada Goose Wood Duck American Wigeon Mallard Green-winged Teal

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris

7/19/2026Rio Grande Nature Center SP1 observed

White-eyed Vireo

Vireo griseus

7/19/2026Corrales Bosque--South End1 observed

Bendire's Thrasher

Toxostoma bendirei

7/18/2026Encino Road1 observed

Mexican Duck

Anas diazi

7/16/2026ABQ BioPark--Tingley Lagoon1 observed

Lewis's Woodpecker

Melanerpes lewis

7/15/2026Cibola NF--Balsam Glade1 observed

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

7/15/2026Cibola NF--Capulin Snowplay Site and The Log (Sandoval Co.)1 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

7/15/2026Carlito Springs Open Space1 observed

Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)

Poecile gambeli

7/14/2026Cibola NF--Capulin Spring (Bernalillo and Sandoval Co.)4 observed

Red Crossbill (Ponderosa Pine or type 2)

Loxia curvirostra

7/14/2026Cibola NF--Capulin Snowplay Site and The Log (Sandoval Co.)20 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Cinnamon Teal

17/17/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

17/17/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

37/17/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

17/17/2026

Snowy Egret

47/17/2026

Black Phoebe

17/17/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

17/17/2026

House Finch

37/17/2026

Spotted Towhee

37/17/2026

Yellow-breasted Chat

27/17/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

17/17/2026

Blue Grosbeak

27/17/2026

Wood Duck

27/16/2026

Mallard

47/16/2026

White-winged Dove

47/16/2026

Mourning Dove

97/16/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

17/16/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

37/16/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/16/2026

Common Raven

17/16/2026

Birding Tips

1
Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.
2
Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.
3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Corrales Bosque - Romero Road Entrance for birding?▼

The best months to visit Corrales Bosque - Romero Road Entrance for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.

What birds can I see at Corrales Bosque - Romero Road Entrance?▼

Notable species at Corrales Bosque - Romero Road Entrance include Canada Goose, Wood Duck, American Wigeon, Mallard, Green-winged Teal. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.

How difficult is birding at Corrales Bosque - Romero Road Entrance?▼

Birding at Corrales Bosque - Romero Road Entrance is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Corrales Bosque - Romero Road Entrance?▼

Corrales Bosque - Romero Road Entrance offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.