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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

5/26/2026Lordsburg Sewage Ponds2 observed

American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

5/26/2026Lordsburg Sewage Ponds1 observed

Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

5/19/2026Lordsburg Sewage Ponds1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Redhead

15/26/2026

Ruddy Duck

45/26/2026

Gambel's Quail

35/26/2026

Rock Pigeon

25/26/2026

Mourning Dove

45/26/2026

American Coot

45/26/2026

American Avocet

15/26/2026

Killdeer

15/26/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

15/26/2026

Barn Swallow

25/26/2026

Northern Mockingbird

15/26/2026

House Finch

25/26/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

15/26/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

45/26/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

15/26/2026

Snow Goose

25/26/2026

Cinnamon Teal

35/26/2026

Mexican Duck

45/26/2026

Green-winged Teal

15/26/2026

White-winged Dove

15/26/2026

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.