UNM - Main Campus (including Duck Pond)

New Mexico · Southwest

Habitat
LakeUrban Park
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

UNM - Main Campus (including Duck Pond) is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Rock Pigeon, Bushtit, and House Finch 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

Vermilion Flycatcher

Pyrocephalus rubinus

3/6/2026Heritage Hills Park1 observed

Mexican Duck

Anas diazi

3/5/2026ABQ BioPark--Tingley Lagoon1 observed

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Setophaga pensylvanica

3/5/2026UNM--Main Campus (including Duck Pond)1 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

3/5/2026Fairview Cemetery1 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

3/5/2026Rio Grande Valley SP--Open Space Visitor Center Bosque Trails1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Rock Pigeon

43/6/2026

American Crow

13/6/2026

Bushtit

13/6/2026

European Starling

23/6/2026

House Finch

13/6/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

13/6/2026

White-winged Dove

33/6/2026

Mourning Dove

13/6/2026

Say's Phoebe

13/6/2026

American Robin

43/6/2026

American Wigeon

253/6/2026

Mallard

203/6/2026

Northern Flicker

13/6/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

13/6/2026

House Sparrow

33/6/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

43/6/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

13/6/2026

Sharp-shinned Hawk

13/6/2026

Cooper's Hawk

13/6/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

23/6/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit UNM - Main Campus (including Duck Pond) for birding?
The best months to visit UNM - Main Campus (including Duck Pond) for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at UNM - Main Campus (including Duck Pond)?
Notable species at UNM - Main Campus (including Duck Pond) include Rock Pigeon, Bushtit, House Finch, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Yellow-rumped Warbler. The area supports lake, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at UNM - Main Campus (including Duck Pond)?
Birding at UNM - Main Campus (including Duck Pond) is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at UNM - Main Campus (including Duck Pond)?
UNM - Main Campus (including Duck Pond) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.