Mangas Springs
New Mexico · Southwest
About This Location
Mangas Springs is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Eurasian Collared-Dove, Mourning Dove, and Red-tailed Hawk 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
American Dipper
Cinclus mexicanus
Pacific Wren
Troglodytes pacificus
Common Poorwill
Phalaenoptilus nuttallii
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Myiarchus cinerascens
Bell's Vireo
Vireo bellii
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
Violet-green Swallow
Tachycineta thalassina
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Selasphorus platycercus
White-throated Swift
Aeronautes saxatalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Red-tailed Hawk
American Barn Owl
Northern Flicker
Black Phoebe
Say's Phoebe
Vermilion Flycatcher
Common Raven
Bridled Titmouse
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
White-breasted Nuthatch
Marsh Wren
Bewick's Wren
House Sparrow
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
Chipping Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Savannah Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.
- 2
Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
Amenities
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