Marty Sanchez Golf Course Pond

New Mexico · Southwest

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Habitat

Lake

Best Seasons

Fall Winter Spring

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

Northern Shoveler American Wigeon Mallard Ring-necked Duck Bufflehead

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Common Loon

Gavia immer

5/31/2026Tetilla Peak Recreation Area1 observed

Redhead

Aythya americana

5/31/2026Tetilla Peak Recreation Area2 observed

Cinnamon Teal

Spatula cyanoptera

5/29/2026Bandelier County Line Lagoons (LA County)2 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

5/29/2026River Trail between Blue Dot Trail and the County Line Bosque1 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

5/28/2026Santa Fe Canyon Preserve1 observed

Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

5/28/2026Bandelier County Line Lagoons (LA County)2 observed

Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

5/25/2026Red Dot Trail1 observed

Eastern Kingbird

Tyrannus tyrannus

5/25/2026Tetilla Peak Recreation Area1 observed

Sagebrush Sparrow

Artemisiospiza nevadensis

5/25/2026Wildlife Way Pond1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

25/28/2026

Cooper's Hawk

15/28/2026

Say's Phoebe

15/28/2026

Cassin's Kingbird

15/28/2026

American Crow

25/28/2026

Bewick's Wren

15/28/2026

Western Bluebird

25/28/2026

House Finch

25/28/2026

Green-winged Teal

45/23/2026

Mourning Dove

15/23/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

25/23/2026

Killdeer

45/23/2026

Common Raven

15/23/2026

Barn Swallow

35/23/2026

Spotted Towhee

15/23/2026

Gadwall

25/23/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

15/23/2026

White-faced Ibis

15/23/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

15/23/2026

Juniper Titmouse

15/23/2026

Birding Tips

1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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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.