Rio Grande Valley State Park - Tingley Beach Bosque Trails

New Mexico · Southwest

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Habitat

Coastal

Best Seasons

Fall Winter Spring

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Rio Grande Valley State Park - Tingley Beach Bosque Trails is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 263 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Cinnamon Teal among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.

Location

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Notable Species

Canada Goose Wood Duck Cinnamon Teal American Wigeon Mallard

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)

Poecile gambeli

7/14/2026Cibola NF--Capulin Spring (Bernalillo and Sandoval Co.)4 observed

Red Crossbill (Ponderosa Pine or type 2)

Loxia curvirostra

7/14/2026Cibola NF--Capulin Snowplay Site and The Log (Sandoval Co.)20 observed

Lewis's Woodpecker

Melanerpes lewis

7/14/2026Cibola NF--Capulin Spring Picnic Site (Bernalillo Co.)1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

7/13/202610K Trail, Albuquerque US-NM 35.20979, -106.435592 observed

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

7/13/2026Bosque Trails West of Valle de Oro NWR -- NMSLO1 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

7/12/2026Cibola NF--Cienega Canyon Picnic Area1 observed

Long-billed Curlew

Numenius americanus

7/11/2026North Diversion Channel Outflow (East of Fourth Street Bridge on1 observed

Phainopepla

Phainopepla nitens

7/11/2026Rio Grande Nature Center SP1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

7/9/2026North Diversion Channel Outfall (formerly Tramway Wetlands)3 observed

White-faced Ibis

Plegadis chihi

7/8/2026NM-313 Agricultural Fields4 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

1257/12/2026

Wood Duck

247/12/2026

Mallard

557/12/2026

Mallard x Mexican Duck (hybrid)

27/12/2026

Rock Pigeon

157/12/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

17/12/2026

Mourning Dove

47/12/2026

Greater Roadrunner

17/12/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

307/12/2026

Rufous Hummingbird

17/12/2026

Killdeer

17/12/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

47/12/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

27/12/2026

Cooper's Hawk

17/12/2026

Mississippi Kite

17/12/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/12/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

57/12/2026

Western Kingbird

47/12/2026

American Crow

27/12/2026

Cliff Swallow

37/12/2026

Birding Tips

1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

Visitor Center

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Rio Grande Valley State Park - Tingley Beach Bosque Trails for birding?▼

The best months to visit Rio Grande Valley State Park - Tingley Beach Bosque Trails for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.

What birds can I see at Rio Grande Valley State Park - Tingley Beach Bosque Trails?▼

Notable species at Rio Grande Valley State Park - Tingley Beach Bosque Trails include Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Cinnamon Teal, American Wigeon, Mallard. The area supports coastal habitats.

How difficult is birding at Rio Grande Valley State Park - Tingley Beach Bosque Trails?▼

Birding at Rio Grande Valley State Park - Tingley Beach Bosque Trails is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Rio Grande Valley State Park - Tingley Beach Bosque Trails?▼

Rio Grande Valley State Park - Tingley Beach Bosque Trails offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.