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Randall Davey Audubon Center

New Mexico · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Trails: dawn to dusk daily; center: Mon-Sat 9 AM - 4 PM

About This Location

Randall Davey Audubon Center is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 223 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Red-naped Sapsucker, Downy Woodpecker, and Northern Flicker 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Black Swift

Cypseloides niger

8/12/2026Buffalo Thunder Casino Ponds (view from parking lot only)1 observed

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

8/10/2026Marty Sanchez Golf Course Pond1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Calliope Hummingbird

18/21/2026

Rufous Hummingbird

48/21/2026

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

108/21/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

28/21/2026

Northern Flicker

48/21/2026

Plumbeous Vireo

18/21/2026

Pinyon Jay

38/21/2026

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

48/21/2026

Clark's Nutcracker

18/21/2026

American Crow

28/21/2026

Common Raven

28/21/2026

Mountain Chickadee

68/21/2026

Violet-green Swallow

38/21/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

28/21/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

28/21/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

18/21/2026

Townsend's Solitaire

18/21/2026

American Robin

18/21/2026

Evening Grosbeak

18/21/2026

House Finch

78/21/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.

  2. 2

    Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Randall Davey Audubon Center for birding?
The best months to visit Randall Davey Audubon Center for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Randall Davey Audubon Center?
Notable species at Randall Davey Audubon Center include Red-naped Sapsucker, Downy Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay, Common Raven, White-winged Dove, Pygmy Nuthatch, Juniper Titmouse, White-breasted Nuthatch, Western Bluebird, Canyon Towhee, Bewick's Wren. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Randall Davey Audubon Center?
Birding at Randall Davey Audubon Center is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at Randall Davey Audubon Center?
There is no entrance fee at Randall Davey Audubon Center. Hours: Trails: dawn to dusk daily; center: Mon-Sat 9 AM - 4 PM.
What amenities are available at Randall Davey Audubon Center?
Randall Davey Audubon Center offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.