San Vicente Cienega Trail

New Mexico · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

San Vicente Cienega Trail is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts White-winged Dove, Common Raven, and Bridled Titmouse 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

Pacific Wren

Troglodytes pacificus

3/6/2026Cherry Ck W1 observed

Common Poorwill

Phalaenoptilus nuttallii

3/5/20264331 N Pinos Altos Rd, Silver City US-NM 32.80974, -108.252201 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

3/3/2026Big Ditch Park1 observed

Lawrence's Goldfinch

Spinus lawrencei

3/2/2026Mangas Springs5 observed

Violet-green Swallow

Tachycineta thalassina

3/2/2026San Vicente Cienega Trail2 observed

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Selasphorus platycercus

2/25/2026Brian Dolton - Yard Birds1 observed

White-throated Swift

Aeronautes saxatalis

2/25/2026Gila NF--Little Cherry Creek Road and Trail4 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

White-winged Dove

23/5/2026

Common Raven

13/5/2026

Bridled Titmouse

13/5/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

13/5/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

13/5/2026

Bewick's Wren

13/5/2026

House Finch

53/5/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

43/5/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

33/5/2026

Spotted Towhee

13/5/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

43/5/2026

Mallard x Mexican Duck (hybrid)

23/5/2026

Gambel's Quail

43/5/2026

Rock Pigeon

13/5/2026

Mourning Dove

43/5/2026

Cooper's Hawk

13/5/2026

Acorn Woodpecker

33/5/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

23/5/2026

Black Phoebe

13/5/2026

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 San Vicente Cienega Trail for birding?
The best months to visit San Vicente Cienega Trail for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at San Vicente Cienega Trail?
Notable species at San Vicente Cienega Trail include White-winged Dove, Common Raven, Bridled Titmouse, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, White-breasted Nuthatch. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at San Vicente Cienega Trail?
Birding at San Vicente Cienega Trail is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at San Vicente Cienega Trail?
San Vicente Cienega Trail offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.