Galisteo
New Mexico · Southwest
About This Location
Galisteo is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 233 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Eurasian Collared-Dove, White-winged Dove, and Mourning Dove 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
White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus
Chihuahuan Raven
Corvus cryptoleucus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
White-winged Dove
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Turkey Vulture
Western Wood-Pewee
Say's Phoebe
Ash-throated Flycatcher
American Crow
Barn Swallow
Bushtit
White-breasted Nuthatch
Western Bluebird
American Robin
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
Spotted Towhee
Yellow-breasted Chat
Orange-crowned Warbler
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Yellow Warbler
Birding Tips
- 1
Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.
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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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