Loco Lagoon
New Mexico · Southwest
About This Location
Loco Lagoon is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 250 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Rock Pigeon, Cooper's Hawk, and Red-tailed Hawk among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris
American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Eurasian Collared-Dove
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Killdeer
Black-crowned Night Heron
Great Egret
Turkey Vulture
American Barn Owl
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Western Kingbird
Gray Catbird
Curve-billed Thrasher
Crissal Thrasher
Northern Mockingbird
Lesser Goldfinch
Bullock's Oriole
Bronzed Cowbird
Great-tailed Grackle
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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