Marty Sanchez Golf Course Pond

New Mexico · Southwest

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
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

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

3/5/2026River Trail between Blue Dot Trail and the County Line Bosque1 observed

Merlin (Prairie)

Falco columbarius

3/5/2026108 La Joya Rd, Santa Fe US-NM 35.67926, -105.978271 observed

Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted x Red-shafted)

Colaptes auratus

3/5/2026Casa Tecolote, Santa Fe US-NM 35.53153, -105.950951 observed

Blue Jay

Cyanocitta cristata

3/5/202612 Karen Circle, White Rock1 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

3/3/2026Las Estrellas area, Santa Fe US-NM (35.7198,-105.9415)1 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

3/3/2026Marty Sanchez Golf Course Pond1 observed

Violet-green Swallow

Tachycineta thalassina

3/3/2026Old Road Trail2 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

3/3/2026Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM1 observed

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

3/2/2026Pena Blanca Bosque--Arroyo Leyba Rd. Entrance1 observed

Ring-billed Gull

Larus delawarensis

3/1/2026Yard 333 Potrillo67 observed

Red-naped Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus nuchalis

2/28/2026Randall Davey Audubon Center2 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

2/27/2026County Rd. 84B pond (El Rancho)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Northern Shoveler

13/3/2026

American Wigeon

13/3/2026

Mallard

23/3/2026

Ring-necked Duck

23/3/2026

Bufflehead

13/3/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

13/3/2026

Northern Flicker

13/3/2026

Say's Phoebe

13/3/2026

Pinyon Jay

83/3/2026

American Crow

23/3/2026

Common Raven

73/3/2026

Western Bluebird

63/3/2026

Mountain Bluebird

13/3/2026

American Robin

803/3/2026

House Finch

53/3/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

23/3/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

83/3/2026

Savannah Sparrow

13/3/2026

Song Sparrow

53/3/2026

Canyon Towhee

13/3/2026

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.