Here in New Mexico, we are blessed with some of the most spectacular bird watching in the country! We invite you to take a day or weekend trip to experience the amazing birding and enjoy the local color... all right here in our own state's "backyard."

Randall Davey Audubon Center & Sanctuary 

Whether visiting to see some of the 190 bird species recorded at the Sanctuary, tour the gardens and get a better understanding of our native plant life, or to tour the historic Randall Davey house and studio, you’ll leave with a better understanding of why the Randall Davey Audubon Center & Sanctuary is such a special place in this “City Different” of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge

Spanish for ‘the meadows,’ Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge’s history dates as far back as 8,000 BC when early North Americans inhabited the high plains area. Enjoy hiking trails, an 8-mile scenic auto tour loop drive, and an observation deck lookout for wildlife watching. The views are magnificent at this beautiful Refuge! 

Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge is located in San Antonio, Socorro County, New Mexico. Situated between the Chupadera Mountains to the west and the San Pascual Mountains to the east, the 57,331 acre Bosque del Apache was established in 1939 to provide a critical stopover site for migrating waterfowl. The refuge is well known for the tens of thousands of cranes, geese, and ducks who winter here each year. Over 30,000 acres of Bosque del Apache are designated wilderness.