Guadalupe Canyon
New Mexico · Southwest
About This Location
Guadalupe Canyon is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This canyon habitat attracts Gambel's Quail, White-winged Dove, and Mourning Dove 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
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Cassin's Kingbird
Tyrannus vociferans
Common Poorwill
Phalaenoptilus nuttallii
Northern Saw-whet Owl
Aegolius acadicus
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Selasphorus platycercus
Elf Owl
Micrathene whitneyi
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Gambel's Quail
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Cooper's Hawk
Northern Harrier
Red-tailed Hawk
Gila Woodpecker
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Black Phoebe
Hutton's Vireo
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Chihuahuan Raven
Common Raven
Verdin
White-breasted Nuthatch
Rock Wren
Bewick's Wren
Cactus Wren
Hermit Thrush
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for echoing calls of Canyon Wren and other canyon specialties.
- 2
Check rocky ledges and cliff faces for nesting raptors.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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