Birdwatching in New Mexico

Birding contacts and birdwatching information



Local Birdingpal Contacts

Local Birdwatchers Using the Birdingpal resources you must agree to the following: If you contact a local Birdingpal and make arrangement to go birding, you should note it is common courtesy to make sure you show up for the appointment. If for any reason you are unable to do this, the least you must do is contacting the local Pal right away. Please note that most Birdingpals are serious birdwatchers. It is a privilege to contact them, and your message should reflect it. A local Pal does not get paid, but should he/she offer to take you out birding, using their own vehicle, it would be courteous to pay for the fuel. A lunch and/or a small gift would also be appropriate, something as simple as a souvenir of your country, or a pin from your local birding club. _____________________________________________________________ We want to hear about your experiences with Birdingpals. Please contact us with any comments or suggestions you have. CONTACT US _____________________________________________________________
		Initial	Last Name	Area	Available	Language
		J	Zenge	Albuquerque	Anytime	English, German
		I am an enthusiastic birder, but should probably be rated as an intermediate+ birder. I'd be happy to help any visiting birder wishing to see central New Mexico.
		B	Hussey	Albuquerque	Anytime	English
		Short drive to three species of wintering Rosy Finches plus short drive to Bosque del Apache NWR. Spring/summer desert and southwestern mountain species near Albuquerque.
		S	Lederman	Chama	Anytime	English
		L	Rockwell	Corrales	Anytime	American English, a little Spanish
		I am an enthusiast, not an expert. I do work full-time, but as I am self-employed I can be available during the week with some exceptions. I am familiar with the Sandia Crest Rosy-Finch viewing area, Bosque del Apache NWR, Bernardo Wildlife Management Area and other local areas. I do have quarters available to rent to visiting birders.
		K	Score	Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA	Anytime	English, Bird Language (Google this!)
		I became hooked on birding when I took an Ornithology course in college while pursuing my degree in Ecology at the University of Arizona-Tucson- 22 years ago. Since then, I've worked as a field biologist, naturalist, wilderness guide, and environmental educator at several National Parks and Monuments throughout the Southwest and Four Corners region. My love of birding has also taken me to Kenya, Europe, India, Korea, Mexico, Peru, and Guatemala. Currently, I live in Albuquerque and lead guided bird walks, specializing in birding by ear, at the Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, and the Randall Davey Audubon Center. I am an avid eBirder and volunteer for the Central NM Audubon Society, and sit on the Board of Directors as the Field Trip Chairperson. Please feel free to contact me anytime. My schedule is flexible.		Area: Bosque del Apache NWR, Valle de Oro NWR, Sandia Crest, Rio Grande Nature Center Area Birds: Rosy-finches, Neotropical migrants, Southwestern specialties	Interests: Nature: birdwatching, hiking, camping, backpacking. Guided tours of National Parks, Monuments and historic ruin sites in the Southwest.
		J	Blagg	Santa Fe, Las Vegas	Anytime	English, Spanish
		Whatever is here at the time		Area: Rivers and Refuges Area Birds: nighthawk, kingfisher, barn owl, ferruginous	Interests: Nature: Birdwatching, hiking, wildlife viewing
		K	Schwartz	Sandia Park (Winter)	Anytime	English
		E	Bemis	Santa Fe, NM	Anytime	English
		I am a wildlife photographer so I am always interested in finding new places for taking good photos		Area: Bosque del Apache; Orilla Verde Area Birds: 300+ in the state. In the winter we have large flocks of sandhill cranes, ducks	Interests: Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, wildlife Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, biking, long walk, packpack Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club
		D	Agnello	Santa Fe	Anytime	English, Spanish, some Italian, German
		The Santa Fe area has many birds that are found only in this area. At time we have even seen the State Bird, the Roadrunner, running across roads to roost. We often see Ladder-backed Woodpeckers at our backyard feeders. Mountain Blue Jays, Bluebirds and numerous Bushtits, Wrens, Finches, and Hummingbirds in the late Spring thru late Fall. I am retired and we live adjacent to a "Green Space" with numerous birds near our home.
		C	Erbaugh	Santa Rosa	Anytime	English
		E	Winter	Taos	Anytime	English, French
Professional Guides If you contact a professional Birdingpal guide you must be prepared to pay a fee for guiding services.
		Initial	Last Name	Area	Available	Language
		J	Kelly	Cerro	Anytime	English, a little Spanish
		I am owner chief guide for my business- Wild Rover Tours of New Mexico. I started birding with Dave Cleary from Maxwell Rfg in 2001. I take full or 1/2 day birding trips near Angel Fire Taos and at the Wild Rivers Recreation Area. Tours are for Adults and kids 13+. Fees: $75 for the 1/2 day and $110 full day with lunch inclusive.
Local Information
		Name			Description
		Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia			New Mexico
		Local weather			Yahoo
		New Mexico Ornithological Society			Club
		Central New Mexico Audubon Society			Club
		Lincoln County Bird Club			Club
		Mesilla Valley Audubon Society			Club
		Sangre de Cristo Audubon Society			Club
		Southwestern New Mexico Audubon Society			Club
		Karen Jo Herman's			Sites
		Hawks Aloft			Conservation
		Bosque del Apache NWR			Park
		Birding Hotspots around the world			Sites