Ohkay Owingeh Fishing Lakes

New Mexico · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Ohkay Owingeh Fishing Lakes is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 239 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Blue Jay

Cyanocitta cristata

3/6/202612 Karen Circle, White Rock1 observed

Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris

3/5/2026Sandia Wetlands (no public access, no photography)1 observed

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

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

Ring-billed Gull

Larus delawarensis

3/1/2026Yard 333 Potrillo67 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

2/27/2026County Rd. 84B pond (El Rancho)1 observed

American Dipper

Cinclus mexicanus

2/26/2026Cundiyo Bridge1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Snow Goose

13/6/2026

Cackling Goose

133/6/2026

Canada Goose

403/6/2026

Mallard

313/6/2026

Common Merganser

33/6/2026

Ruddy Duck

13/6/2026

Rock Pigeon

23/6/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

13/6/2026

Virginia Rail

13/6/2026

Sandhill Crane

123/6/2026

Killdeer

33/6/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/6/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

23/6/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/6/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Northern Flicker

43/6/2026

Black Phoebe

13/6/2026

Say's Phoebe

23/6/2026

Black-billed Magpie

93/6/2026

Common Raven

103/6/2026

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 Ohkay Owingeh Fishing Lakes for birding?
The best months to visit Ohkay Owingeh Fishing Lakes for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Ohkay Owingeh Fishing Lakes?
Notable species at Ohkay Owingeh Fishing Lakes include Cactus Wren, Greater Roadrunner, Gambel's Quail, Curve-billed Thrasher, Phainopepla. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Ohkay Owingeh Fishing Lakes?
Birding at Ohkay Owingeh Fishing Lakes is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Ohkay Owingeh Fishing Lakes?
Ohkay Owingeh Fishing Lakes offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.