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
Black-headed Grosbeak
Pheucticus melanocephalus
Lazuli Bunting
Passerina amoena
Cassin's Kingbird
Tyrannus vociferans
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Bufflehead
Eurasian Collared-Dove
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Great Blue Heron
Cooper's Hawk
Northern Harrier
Swainson's Hawk
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Vermilion Flycatcher
Western Kingbird
Common Raven
Verdin
Violet-green Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Bewick's Wren
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
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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