Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve (Jun - Oct; Fee and Entry through Las Golondrinas)

New Mexico · Southwest

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve (Jun - Oct; Fee and Entry through Las Golondrinas) is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Mallard, Eurasian Collared-Dove, and Virginia Rail 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

Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted x Red-shafted)

Colaptes auratus

3/6/2026Casa Tecolote, Santa Fe US-NM 35.53153, -105.950951 observed

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

3/5/2026River Trail between Blue Dot Trail and the County Line Bosque1 observed

Merlin (Prairie)

Falco columbarius

3/5/2026108 La Joya Rd, Santa Fe US-NM 35.67926, -105.978271 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

3/3/2026Las Estrellas area, Santa Fe US-NM (35.7198,-105.9415)1 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

3/3/2026Marty Sanchez Golf Course Pond1 observed

Violet-green Swallow

Tachycineta thalassina

3/3/2026Old Road Trail2 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

3/3/2026Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM1 observed

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

3/2/2026Pena Blanca Bosque--Arroyo Leyba Rd. Entrance1 observed

Ring-billed Gull

Larus delawarensis

3/1/2026Yard 333 Potrillo67 observed

Red-naped Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus nuchalis

2/28/2026Randall Davey Audubon Center2 observed

Cinnamon Teal

Spatula cyanoptera

2/24/2026Peña Blanca2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

23/2/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

13/2/2026

Virginia Rail

13/2/2026

Cooper's Hawk

13/2/2026

Northern Flicker

53/2/2026

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

23/2/2026

Black-billed Magpie

13/2/2026

American Crow

23/2/2026

Common Raven

53/2/2026

Mountain Chickadee

13/2/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

13/2/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

13/2/2026

Bewick's Wren

33/2/2026

Western Bluebird

43/2/2026

Mountain Bluebird

13/2/2026

Townsend's Solitaire

13/2/2026

American Robin

523/2/2026

House Finch

53/2/2026

American Goldfinch

23/2/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

53/2/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve (Jun - Oct; Fee and Entry through Las Golondrinas) for birding?
The best months to visit Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve (Jun - Oct; Fee and Entry through Las Golondrinas) for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve (Jun - Oct; Fee and Entry through Las Golondrinas)?
Notable species at Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve (Jun - Oct; Fee and Entry through Las Golondrinas) include Mallard, Eurasian Collared-Dove, Virginia Rail, Cooper's Hawk, Northern Flicker. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve (Jun - Oct; Fee and Entry through Las Golondrinas)?
Birding at Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve (Jun - Oct; Fee and Entry through Las Golondrinas) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve (Jun - Oct; Fee and Entry through Las Golondrinas)?
Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve (Jun - Oct; Fee and Entry through Las Golondrinas) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.