Lake birding habitat

Marty Sanchez Golf Course Pond

New Mexico · Southwest

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Marty Sanchez Golf Course Pond is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Northern Shoveler, American Wigeon, and Mallard 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

Black Swift

Cypseloides niger

7/19/2026Nambé Falls, Picnic Area and Campground8 observed

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

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

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

7/17/2026Nambé Reservoir4 observed

American Dipper

Cinclus mexicanus

7/17/2026Nambé Falls, Picnic Area and Campground2 observed

Dusky Flycatcher

Empidonax oberholseri

7/16/2026Santa Fe NF--Aspen Picnic Area1 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

Hepatic Tanager (Northern)

Piranga flava

7/13/2026Bandelier NM--Juniper Campground1 observed

Black Phoebe (Northern)

Sayornis nigricans

7/13/2026White Rock WTP1 observed

Lucy's Warbler

Leiothlypis luciae

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Cassin's Kingbird

17/17/2026

American Crow

67/17/2026

Barn Swallow

57/17/2026

House Finch

47/17/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

27/17/2026

Lark Sparrow

47/17/2026

Spotted Towhee

17/17/2026

Mallard

97/16/2026

Mourning Dove

47/16/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/16/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

17/16/2026

Say's Phoebe

17/16/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

27/16/2026

Horned Lark

17/16/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

27/16/2026

Cliff Swallow

117/16/2026

Western Bluebird

27/16/2026

House Sparrow

17/16/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

27/16/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

17/14/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Marty Sanchez Golf Course Pond for birding?
The best months to visit Marty Sanchez Golf Course Pond for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Marty Sanchez Golf Course Pond?
Notable species at Marty Sanchez Golf Course Pond include Northern Shoveler, American Wigeon, Mallard, Ring-necked Duck, Bufflehead. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Marty Sanchez Golf Course Pond?
Birding at Marty Sanchez Golf Course Pond is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Marty Sanchez Golf Course Pond?
Marty Sanchez Golf Course Pond offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.