Springer Lake
New Mexico · Southwest
About This Location
Springer Lake is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts a wide variety of species among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Tricolored Heron
Egretta tricolor
Orchard Oriole
Icterus spurius
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
Dickcissel
Spiza americana
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Sagebrush Sparrow
Artemisiospiza nevadensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Killdeer
Long-billed Curlew
Eared Grebe
Clark's Grebe
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Northern Harrier
Willow Flycatcher
Common Raven
Horned Lark
Barn Swallow
Cassin's Sparrow
Savannah Sparrow
Western Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Great-tailed Grackle
Northern Yellow Warbler
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
Amenities
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