Percha Dam State Park
New Mexico · Southwest
Easy
October-May
$5 per vehicle
Open daily, 7 AM - 9 PM
About This Location
Percha Dam State Park is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 329 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Cinnamon Teal, Northern Shoveler, and Gadwall 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
Anna's Hummingbird
Calypte anna
Tropical Kingbird
Tyrannus melancholicus
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Lazuli Bunting
Passerina amoena
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Gambel's Quail
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Killdeer
Common Black Hawk
Great Horned Owl
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
American Kestrel
Western Kingbird
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Bewick's Wren
Curve-billed Thrasher
American Robin
House Finch
Bullock's Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Summer Tanager
Birding Tips
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Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.
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Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.
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Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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Purchase your day pass online in advance to avoid wait times at the entrance station.
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Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Caballo Lake State Park
- Elephant Butte Lake
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