Tyrone Sewage Ponds

New Mexico · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Tyrone Sewage Ponds is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 205 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

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

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