Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge
New Mexico · Southwest
About This Location
Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 268 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Eurasian Collared-Dove, and Sandhill Crane 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
Vermilion Flycatcher
Pyrocephalus rubinus
Pyrrhuloxia
Cardinalis sinuatus
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Mexican Duck
Anas diazi
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Setophaga pensylvanica
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Dickcissel
Spiza americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Sandhill Crane
Killdeer
Northern Harrier
American Kestrel
Say's Phoebe
American Crow
Marsh Wren
European Starling
House Sparrow
House Finch
White-crowned Sparrow
Savannah Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Western Meadowlark
Great-tailed Grackle
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Chihuahuan Meadowlark
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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