Lake birding habitat

UNM - Main Campus (including Duck Pond)

New Mexico · Southwest

Habitat
LakeUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

UNM - Main Campus (including Duck Pond) is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Rock Pigeon, Bushtit, and House Finch 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

Mexican Duck

Anas diazi

6/2/2026park1 observed

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

6/2/2026Cibola NF--Doc Long Picnic Ground & Bill Spring Trail1 observed

Cassin's Vireo

Vireo cassinii

6/2/2026Cibola NF--Doc Long Picnic Ground & Bill Spring Trail1 observed

Brewer's Sparrow

Spizella breweri

6/2/2026Mesa del Sol Grasslands1 observed

Song Sparrow

Melospiza melodia

6/2/2026Durand Open Space & adjacent bosque trails1 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

6/1/2026Rio Grande Valley SP--Tingley Beach Bosque Trails1 observed

White-eyed Vireo

Vireo griseus

6/1/2026Corrales Bosque--Romero Rd. Entrance1 observed

Bell's Vireo

Vireo bellii

6/1/2026Valle de Oro NWR1 observed

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

6/1/2026Valle de Oro NWR1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow (Dark-lored)

Zonotrichia leucophrys

6/1/2026East side Bosque and clear Ditch north of Alameda Albuquerque US-NM (35.2041,-106.6285)1 observed

Purple Martin

Progne subis

5/31/2026Corrales Bosque--Romero Rd. Entrance1 observed

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

5/30/2026Rio Grande Valley SP--Rio Bravo Eastside Bosque Trails2 observed

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

5/30/2026Rio Grande Valley SP--Central Ave. Eastside Bosque Trails1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

186/1/2026

Rock Pigeon

166/1/2026

White-winged Dove

16/1/2026

Mourning Dove

26/1/2026

Greater Roadrunner

16/1/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

16/1/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

16/1/2026

Say's Phoebe

16/1/2026

Cliff Swallow

16/1/2026

American Robin

46/1/2026

House Finch

36/1/2026

Western Wood-Pewee

15/31/2026

Bushtit

95/31/2026

House Sparrow

15/31/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

15/31/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

5/31/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

15/31/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

15/31/2026

Willow Flycatcher

15/31/2026

Dusky Flycatcher

15/31/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit UNM - Main Campus (including Duck Pond) for birding?
The best months to visit UNM - Main Campus (including Duck Pond) for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at UNM - Main Campus (including Duck Pond)?
Notable species at UNM - Main Campus (including Duck Pond) include Rock Pigeon, Bushtit, House Finch, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Yellow-rumped Warbler. The area supports lake, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at UNM - Main Campus (including Duck Pond)?
Birding at UNM - Main Campus (including Duck Pond) is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at UNM - Main Campus (including Duck Pond)?
UNM - Main Campus (including Duck Pond) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.