East of Las Cruces Dam
New Mexico · Southwest
About This Location
East of Las Cruces Dam is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 235 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and Green-winged Teal 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
Canada Goose
Branta canadensis
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Redhead
Aythya americana
Anna's Hummingbird
Calypte anna
Willow Flycatcher
Empidonax traillii
Hooded Warbler
Setophaga citrina
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Townsend's Solitaire
Myadestes townsendi
Willow Flycatcher (Southwestern)
Empidonax traillii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mexican Duck
Gambel's Quail
Rock Pigeon
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Greater Roadrunner
Black-chinned Hummingbird
American Coot
Solitary Sandpiper
Snowy Egret
Cooper's Hawk
Swainson's Hawk
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Western Kingbird
Verdin
Barn Swallow
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
House Sparrow
House Finch
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
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