Urban Park birding habitat

Ned Houk Park

New Mexico · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Ned Houk Park is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Merlin 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

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

5/24/2026Hillcrest Park5 observed

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Selasphorus platycercus

5/24/2026Ned Houk Park--Patch Work Place1 observed

Snowy Plover

Anarhynchus nivosus

5/21/2026Clovis WTP1 observed

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

5/21/2026Clovis WTP1 observed

Purple Martin

Progne subis

5/21/2026Clovis WTP8 observed

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

5/17/2026Dennis Chavez Park1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

5/17/2026Hillcrest Park2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eurasian Collared-Dove

15/24/2026

Mourning Dove

65/24/2026

Common Nighthawk

15/24/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

15/24/2026

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

15/24/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

25/24/2026

Olive-sided Flycatcher

15/24/2026

Western Wood-Pewee

35/24/2026

Say's Phoebe

15/24/2026

Western Kingbird

85/24/2026

Barn Swallow

35/24/2026

Northern Mockingbird

35/24/2026

Swainson's Thrush

15/24/2026

American Robin

15/24/2026

House Sparrow

55/24/2026

Cassin's Sparrow

15/24/2026

Lark Sparrow

65/24/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

15/24/2026

Chihuahuan Meadowlark

25/24/2026

Bronzed Cowbird

25/24/2026

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 Ned Houk Park for birding?
The best months to visit Ned Houk Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Ned Houk Park?
Notable species at Ned Houk Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, Merlin, Dark-eyed Junco, Cackling Goose. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Ned Houk Park?
Birding at Ned Houk Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Ned Houk Park?
Ned Houk Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.