Corrales Bosque - Dixon Road Access

New Mexico · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Corrales Bosque - Dixon Road Access is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Mallard 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

3/5/2026ABQ BioPark--Tingley Lagoon1 observed

Vermilion Flycatcher

Pyrocephalus rubinus

3/5/2026Heritage Hills Park1 observed

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Setophaga pensylvanica

3/5/2026UNM--Main Campus (including Duck Pond)1 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

3/5/2026Fairview Cemetery1 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

3/5/2026Rio Grande Valley SP--Open Space Visitor Center Bosque Trails1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

23/5/2026

Wood Duck

23/5/2026

Mallard

43/5/2026

Common Merganser

13/5/2026

White-winged Dove

83/5/2026

Mourning Dove

63/5/2026

Sandhill Crane

73/5/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/5/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

23/5/2026

Northern Flicker

53/5/2026

Say's Phoebe

13/5/2026

American Crow

253/5/2026

Common Raven

13/5/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

13/5/2026

Mountain Chickadee

23/5/2026

Bushtit

43/5/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

13/5/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

83/5/2026

Brown Creeper

13/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.

  2. 2

    Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Corrales Bosque - Dixon Road Access for birding?
The best months to visit Corrales Bosque - Dixon Road Access for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Corrales Bosque - Dixon Road Access?
Notable species at Corrales Bosque - Dixon Road Access include Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Mallard, Common Merganser, White-winged Dove. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Corrales Bosque - Dixon Road Access?
Birding at Corrales Bosque - Dixon Road Access is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Corrales Bosque - Dixon Road Access?
Corrales Bosque - Dixon Road Access offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.