Desert birding habitat

Lordsburg Sewage Ponds

New Mexico · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Lordsburg Sewage Ponds is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 246 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Cinnamon Teal, Northern Shoveler, and Gadwall 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

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

4/17/2026Lordsburg Playa1 observed

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

4/14/2026Lordsburg Sewage Ponds1 observed

Glossy x White-faced Ibis (hybrid)

Plegadis falcinellus x chihi

4/14/2026Lordsburg Sewage Ponds1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

4/8/2026Lordsburg Playa1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Blue-winged Teal

54/17/2026

Cinnamon Teal

94/17/2026

Northern Shoveler

184/17/2026

Green-winged Teal

34/17/2026

Ruddy Duck

604/17/2026

Gambel's Quail

24/17/2026

Mourning Dove

134/17/2026

Greater Roadrunner

14/17/2026

American Coot

94/17/2026

Black-necked Stilt

64/17/2026

American Avocet

114/17/2026

Killdeer

44/17/2026

Long-billed Dowitcher

84/17/2026

Wilson's Phalarope

204/17/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

14/17/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

34/17/2026

Least Sandpiper

104/17/2026

Western Sandpiper

54/17/2026

Franklin's Gull

134/17/2026

Eared Grebe

24/17/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.

  2. 2

    Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Lordsburg Sewage Ponds for birding?
The best months to visit Lordsburg Sewage Ponds for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Lordsburg Sewage Ponds?
Notable species at Lordsburg Sewage Ponds include Cinnamon Teal, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, Mexican Duck, Green-winged Teal. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lordsburg Sewage Ponds?
Birding at Lordsburg Sewage Ponds is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Lordsburg Sewage Ponds?
Lordsburg Sewage Ponds offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.