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
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Least Tern
Sternula antillarum
Tennessee Warbler
Leiothlypis peregrina
White-rumped Sandpiper
Calidris fuscicollis
Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Tropical Kingbird
Tyrannus melancholicus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
White-winged Dove
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Western Wood-Pewee
Say's Phoebe
Vermilion Flycatcher
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Brown-crested Flycatcher
Common Raven
Verdin
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Bewick's Wren
Northern Mockingbird
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
Spotted Towhee
Yellow-breasted Chat
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.
Amenities
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