Desert birding habitat

Tyrone Sewage Ponds

New Mexico · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Tyrone Sewage Ponds is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral 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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

American Three-toed Woodpecker

Picoides dorsalis

5/31/2026Sheep Corral Canyon Road, Silver City US-NM 32.96511, -108.230482 observed

Downy Woodpecker

Dryobates pubescens

5/30/2026Gila NF--Sheep Corral Canyon Rd.2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Rock Pigeon

25/31/2026

Barn Swallow

25/31/2026

American Robin

15/31/2026

Phainopepla

15/31/2026

House Sparrow

25/31/2026

House Finch

25/31/2026

Common Raven

25/31/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

15/31/2026

Summer Tanager

15/31/2026

Gambel's Quail

85/31/2026

White-winged Dove

55/31/2026

Mourning Dove

105/31/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

45/31/2026

Turkey Vulture

25/31/2026

Cooper's Hawk

15/31/2026

Common Black Hawk

15/31/2026

Acorn Woodpecker

15/31/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

35/31/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

15/31/2026

Western Wood-Pewee

45/31/2026

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Tyrone Sewage Ponds for birding?
The best months to visit Tyrone Sewage Ponds for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Tyrone Sewage Ponds?
Notable species at Tyrone Sewage Ponds include Cactus Wren, Greater Roadrunner, Gambel's Quail, Curve-billed Thrasher, Phainopepla. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Tyrone Sewage Ponds?
Birding at Tyrone Sewage Ponds is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Tyrone Sewage Ponds?
Tyrone Sewage Ponds offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.