Bosque Redondo Park

New Mexico · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Bosque Redondo Park is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 296 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mallard, Lesser Scaup, and Eurasian Collared-Dove 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

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

3/4/2026Fort Sumner Gravel Quarry Hidden Ponds (outside fence only)1 observed

White-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta carolinensis

2/26/2026Bosque Redondo Park1 observed

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

2/26/2026Real Wind Drive, where NM 272 turns west1 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

2/24/2026Fort Sumner Gravel Quarry Hidden Ponds (outside fence only)3 observed

Great Egret

Ardea alba

2/24/2026Fort Sumner Gravel Quarry Hidden Ponds (outside fence only)1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

2/24/2026Sumner Lake SP3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

13/4/2026

Lesser Scaup

13/4/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

23/4/2026

American Coot

23/4/2026

Great Horned Owl

13/4/2026

Northern Flicker

13/4/2026

Common Raven

13/4/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

23/4/2026

Brown Creeper

23/4/2026

Field Sparrow

13/4/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

33/4/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

23/4/2026

Song Sparrow

53/4/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

153/4/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

13/4/2026

Green-winged Teal

22/26/2026

Scaled Quail

252/26/2026

White-winged Dove

52/26/2026

Virginia Rail

12/26/2026

Ring-billed Gull

12/26/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Bosque Redondo Park for birding?
The best months to visit Bosque Redondo Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Bosque Redondo Park?
Notable species at Bosque Redondo Park include Mallard, Lesser Scaup, Eurasian Collared-Dove, American Coot, Great Horned Owl. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Bosque Redondo Park?
Birding at Bosque Redondo Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Bosque Redondo Park?
Bosque Redondo Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.