Milnesand
New Mexico · Southwest
About This Location
Milnesand is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Eurasian Collared-Dove, Mourning Dove, and Great Horned Owl 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
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Great Horned Owl
American Kestrel
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
Dark-eyed Junco
Western Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Chipping Sparrow
Brewer's Blackbird
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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