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

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

7/13/2026Isleta Fishing Lakes4 observed

Common Grackle (Bronzed)

Quiscalus quiscula

7/13/2026Isleta Fishing Lakes3 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

7/13/2026Isleta Fishing Lakes1 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

Mexican Duck

Anas diazi

7/10/2026ABQ BioPark--Tingley Lagoon1 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

Red Crossbill (Ponderosa Pine or type 2)

Loxia curvirostra

7/6/2026Cibola NF--10K North Trail8 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

27/10/2026

Mallard

227/9/2026

Rock Pigeon

27/9/2026

White-winged Dove

17/9/2026

Mourning Dove

17/9/2026

Cooper's Hawk

27/9/2026

American Robin

37/9/2026

House Finch

27/9/2026

Say's Phoebe

17/8/2026

Western Kingbird

17/8/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

17/8/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

27/7/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

17/7/2026

Bushtit

57/3/2026

Common Raven

17/2/2026

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.