Las Palomas Marsh
New Mexico · Southwest
About This Location
Las Palomas Marsh is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 223 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts White-winged Dove, Mourning Dove, and American White Pelican 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
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Tropical Kingbird
Tyrannus melancholicus
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Song Sparrow (fallax Group)
Melospiza melodia
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Cooper's Hawk
Great Horned Owl
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Willow Flycatcher
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Lesser Goldfinch
Yellow-breasted Chat
Summer Tanager
Lesser Nighthawk
Great Egret
Swainson's Hawk
Verdin
Western Meadowlark
Gambel's Quail
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Black Phoebe
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.
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