Wetland birding habitat

Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve (Jun - Oct; Fee and Entry through Las Golondrinas)

New Mexico · Southwest

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve (Jun - Oct; Fee and Entry through Las Golondrinas) is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Mallard, Eurasian Collared-Dove, and Virginia Rail 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

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

7/19/2026NM, Bandelier, Maintenance Lagoons (Access by Permit Only)1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

7/15/2026Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve (Jun - Oct; Fee and Entry through Las Golondrinas)1 observed

Cedar Waxwing

Bombycilla cedrorum

7/15/2026Red Dot Trail1 observed

Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

7/15/2026River Trail between Blue Dot Trail and Red Dot Trail1 observed

Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

7/14/2026Caja del Rio IBA South BLM1 observed

Lucy's Warbler

Leiothlypis luciae

7/13/2026Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve (Jun - Oct; Fee and Entry through Las Golondrinas)2 observed

Rock Wren (Northern)

Salpinctes obsoletus

7/13/2026Blue Dot Trail3 observed

Purple Martin

Progne subis

7/11/2026Las Campanas settling pond1 observed

Lark Bunting

Calamospiza melanocorys

7/11/2026Caja del Rio IBA2 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

7/10/2026Bandelier NM (Sandoval Co.)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Turkey Vulture

17/17/2026

Cooper's Hawk

17/17/2026

Black Phoebe

17/17/2026

Common Raven

27/17/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

17/17/2026

Bushtit

67/17/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

17/17/2026

American Robin

17/17/2026

House Finch

27/17/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

17/17/2026

Spotted Towhee

27/17/2026

Yellow-breasted Chat

67/17/2026

Common Yellowthroat

17/17/2026

Blue Grosbeak

37/17/2026

Lazuli Bunting

17/17/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

27/15/2026

Northern Parula

17/15/2026

Mourning Dove

77/13/2026

Common Nighthawk

17/13/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

57/13/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve (Jun - Oct; Fee and Entry through Las Golondrinas) for birding?
The best months to visit Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve (Jun - Oct; Fee and Entry through Las Golondrinas) for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve (Jun - Oct; Fee and Entry through Las Golondrinas)?
Notable species at Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve (Jun - Oct; Fee and Entry through Las Golondrinas) include Mallard, Eurasian Collared-Dove, Virginia Rail, Cooper's Hawk, Northern Flicker. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve (Jun - Oct; Fee and Entry through Las Golondrinas)?
Birding at Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve (Jun - Oct; Fee and Entry through Las Golondrinas) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve (Jun - Oct; Fee and Entry through Las Golondrinas)?
Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve (Jun - Oct; Fee and Entry through Las Golondrinas) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.