Melrose Woods
New Mexico · Southwest
About This Location
Melrose Woods is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 279 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts a wide variety of species among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
MacGillivray's Warbler
Geothlypis tolmiei
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Cave Swallow
Petrochelidon fulva
Hepatic Tanager
Piranga flava
Wilson's Warbler
Cardellina pusilla
Black-throated Gray Warbler
Setophaga nigrescens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Swainson's Hawk
American Kestrel
Gray Flycatcher
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Western Kingbird
Chihuahuan Raven
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Rock Wren
Northern House Wren
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
Hermit Thrush
Dark-eyed Junco
White-crowned Sparrow
Green-tailed Towhee
Spotted Towhee
Orange-crowned Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Wilson's Warbler
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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