Randall Davey Audubon Center
New Mexico · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
Free
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
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Merlin (Prairie)
Falco columbarius
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted x Red-shafted)
Colaptes auratus
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Red-naped Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus nuchalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Northern Pygmy-Owl
Hairy Woodpecker
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Mountain Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Red-breasted Nuthatch
American Robin
House Finch
Spotted Towhee
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Common Raven
Juniper Titmouse
Pygmy Nuthatch
Western Bluebird
Townsend's Solitaire
Cassin's Finch
Pine Siskin
Dark-eyed Junco
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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Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
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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
- Santa Fe Canyon Preserve
- Dale Ball Trails
- Hyde Memorial State Park