Urban Park birding habitat

Montessa Park

New Mexico · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Montessa Park is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This urban park 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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Zone-tailed Hawk

Buteo albonotatus

5/27/2026Cibola NF--Nine Mile Picnic Site1 observed

Mexican Duck

Anas diazi

5/27/2026ABQ BioPark--Tingley Lagoon1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

5/27/2026ABQ BioPark--Tingley Lagoon2 observed

Eastern Kingbird

Tyrannus tyrannus

5/27/2026ABQ BioPark--Tingley Lagoon1 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

5/27/2026Rio Grande Valley SP--Tingley Beach Bosque Trails1 observed

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

5/27/2026Rio Grande Valley SP--Tingley Beach Bosque Trails1 observed

White-eyed Vireo

Vireo griseus

5/27/2026Rio Grande Valley SP--Tingley Beach Bosque Trails1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

5/26/2026Cibola NF--Cienega Canyon Picnic Area1 observed

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

5/26/2026UNM--North Golf Course1 observed

Black Swift

Cypseloides niger

5/26/2026Corrales Bosque--Romero Rd. Entrance1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

5/26/2026Corrales Bosque--Romero Rd. Entrance1 observed

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

5/26/2026Corrales Bosque--Romero Rd. Entrance1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

25/26/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

25/26/2026

Cooper's Hawk

15/26/2026

Western Wood-Pewee

15/26/2026

Willow Flycatcher

25/26/2026

Say's Phoebe

25/26/2026

Western Kingbird

25/26/2026

Western Warbling Vireo

15/26/2026

House Finch

35/26/2026

Bullock's Oriole

15/26/2026

MacGillivray's Warbler

15/26/2026

Common Yellowthroat

15/26/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

25/26/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

15/26/2026

Western Tanager

25/26/2026

Blue Grosbeak

15/26/2026

Rock Pigeon

145/22/2026

Northern Mockingbird

25/22/2026

Wilson's Warbler

15/22/2026

Black-headed Grosbeak

15/22/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Montessa Park for birding?
The best months to visit Montessa Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Montessa Park?
Notable species at Montessa Park include American Robin, Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay, Red-tailed Hawk, White-breasted Nuthatch. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Montessa Park?
Birding at Montessa Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Montessa Park?
Montessa Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.