Eared Grebe (FW) Look for this species at Cochiti Lake and the lakes at Las Vegas NWR.

Western Grebe (SpSF) Look for this species at Cochiti Lake and the lakes at Las Vegas NWR. Will be in mixed flocks with Clark's Grebes.

Clark's Grebe (SpSF) Look for this species at Cochiti Lake and the lakes at Las Vegas NWR. Will be in mixed flocks with Western Grebes.

Cinnamon Teal (SpSF) Usually present at Las Vegas NWR.

Osprey (SpS) Try Cochiti Lake in the spring and summer. Also seen along the Rio Grande and at Las Vegas during migration.

Bald Eagle (W) Wintering populations at Las Vegas NWR and Cochiti Lake. Individuals winter along the Rio Grande.

Zone-tailed Hawk (SpSF) Rare every where. Bandelier National Monument (Frijoles Canyon, Burnt Mesa, Ponderosa Campground). Check all soaring Turkey Vultures as this species resembles them in flight. Summer breeding resident both in Bandelier and Los Alamos townsite.

Swainson's Hawk (SpSF) A hawk of the prairies. Easily seen at Las Vegas NWR.

Prairie Falcon (SpSFW) Examine hawks on power poles and dead trees at Las Vegas NWR and Cochiti Lake.

Golden Eagle (SpSFW) Las Vegas NWR in the fall and winter. A pair breed at Orilla Verde up the Rio Pueblo canyon.

Burrowing Owl (SpSF) Found in conjunction with Prairie Dog colonies. The most readily available is the one on the San Juan Pueblo described in the section on Española. They are also present on the Española airport and the BLM land just northeast of Alcalde.

Black Swift (SF) Only known breeding area in the north central area is at the Jemez Falls Campground between Los Alamos and La Cueva in the Jemez Mountains. Best chances are at dawn and dusk. Generally arrives July 4th.

White-throated Swift (SpSF) Common in most deep, narrow canyons in the northern part of the state. Intermingles with swallows. Frijoles Canyon in Bandelier and Orilla Verde are good spots to look for this species.

Black-chinned Hummingbird (SpSF) A summer breeder. The common hummingbird of desert and piñon/juniper. The feeders at the Randall Davey Audubon Center is a good place to look for these, but look for it at feeders/flowers anywhere below 7000 feet.

Broad-tailed Hummingbird (SpSF) A summer breeder. The common hummingbird of Ponderosa Pine, spruce, and fir forests (although it is present in the desert areas). Again Randall Davey is a good place to look for this, but look at any feeder above 7000 feet.

Rufous Hummingbird (July-September) A common migrant arriving around the first of July with some remaining into September. Will frequent (and take over) feeders anywhere.

Calliope Hummingbird (July-August) A rare migrant arriving around the middle of July and gone by the end of August. Will frequent feeders anywhere.

Lewis's Woodpecker (SpSF) Irruptive. Population varies from year to year and location to location. Los Luceros has a large resident population that is visible from the road. Usually can be found along both NM389 and NM582 north of Española.

Acorn Woodpecker (SpSF) Prefer scrub oak areas with dead trees to use for acorn storage. The area under the bridge across Los Alamos Canyon usually as a resident pair. Burnt Mesa had a fair population, but most of the dead trees have fallen down. The new burn associated with the Cerro Grande fire should provide excellent habitat in the coming years. Previous burns along FR 298 in the Jemez Mountains also has excellent habitat.

Red-naped Sapsucker (SpSF) Found in wooded areas, predominately in the fall. Any of the mountains and canyons are good places to look. Try Randall Davey/Santa Fe Canyon, Frijoles Canyon, Graduation Flats, or Taos Canyon.

Williamson's Sapsucker (SF) Found in wooded areas from 6000 to 10000 feet, predominately in the fall. Try Randall Davey/Santa Fe Canyon, Frijoles Canyon, Graduation Flats, or Taos Canyon.

Three-toed Woodpecker (SpSFW) A bird of high altitude that prefers burned areas. In the Jemez Mountains look at Apache Springs, American Springs across the road, along FR289 past Graduation Flats. In the Sangre de Cristo Mountains it is found in the Pecos area at Dalton Canyon and along FR646.

Band-tailed Pigeon (SpSF) Breeding summer residents in the Los Alamos townsite, in Santa Fe near the mountains, along FR646 north of Pecos, and in Taos Canyon. Populations are at their largest during the late summer and early fall. Examine pigeons flying over as Rock Doves are present.

White-winged Dove (SpSF) A rare species this far north, but seems to be extending its range. Has been present in the Casa Salano area of Santa Fe and the Barranca Mesa and White Rock areas of Los Alamos.

Eurasian-Collared Dove (SpSFW) An exotic species that is extending its range. Present in the Casa Salano area of Santa Fe.

Blue Grouse (SpSFW) A bird of the high mountains. Present at the Los Alamos Ski Area (Pajarito Mountain), along the Santa Fe Ski Basin Road and in the high mountains north of Pecos. Unafraid of humans, so it does not move much in human presence making finding the birds difficult. Usually seen by walking or driving up on them.

Olive-sided Flycatcher (SpSF) The second dirt road past Graduation Flats as described in the Jemez Mountains write-up. Pull off the road and walk in along the dirt road.

Western Wood Pewee (SpSF) Common summer breeder in Frijoles Canyon. Can also be seen at Burnt Mesa, Ponderosa Campground and Randall Davey.

Black Phoebe (SpSF) A common breeding bird that arrives in early spring and leaves in late fall. (Some winters they will stay in the area.) Can usually be found at the San Juan Bridge in Española and at the bridge across the Rio Grande below the Cochiti Dam.

Say's Phoebe (SpSF) A common breeding bird that arrives in early spring and leaves in late fall. Seen in most areas below 8000 feet siting on fence posts or mullein stalks and fly catching. The tour route at Las Vegas NWR is a good spot to look for these.

Willow Flycatcher (SpSF) An endangered species that is a very local breeder. Has appeared at the Baca Park Nature Trail and the NM518 Marshes for the past few years.

Hammond's Flycatcher (SpSF) Present in coniferous forests. Found in Frijoles Canyon, the Jemez and Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Taos Canyon.

Dusky Flycatcher (SpSF) Present in piñon-juniper and desert scrub. Should be present at Cieneguilla, Orilla Verde, and the Española area birding spots.

Gray Flycatcher (SpSF) Found in piñon-Juniper areas along canyon faces. Uncommon at best in the area.

Cordilleran Flycatcher (SpSF) Common in Frijoles Canyon, Hyde Park, and the Taos Ski Valley.

Cassin's Kingbird (SpSF) Appears at Bandelier, Cochiti Lake, and Orilla Verde.

Western Kingbird (SpSF) Las Vegas NWR is the best place to see this species although smaller numbers appear along the Rio Grande.

Ash-throated Flycatcher (SpSF) A common species during the summer in Frijoles Canyon. Can also be found many other places including Orilla Verde.

Violet-green Swallow (SpSF) Common swallow of the canyons. Can be found in practically any canyon, but check Frijoles Canyon in Bandelier, Orilla Verde, the Pecos River north of Pecos, and the Randall Davey Audubon Center.

Gray Jay (SpSFW) In winter at Enchanted Forest between Eagle Nest and Red River. Other populations occur at all high altitude areas, notably Santa Fe Ski Basin, Taos Ski Valley, FR646 to Elk Mountain, and Los Alamos' Pajarito Mountain Ski Area.

Steller's Jay (SpSFW) Mountain areas such as Santa Fe Ski Road, Jemez Mountains, FR646 north of Pecos, upper reaches of Taos Canyon, and Taos Ski Valley.

Western Scrub Jay (SpSFW) Look in piñon-juniper areas including much of Santa Fe, Frijoles Canyon, Burnt Mesa and Ponderosa Campground at Bandelier, Orilla Verde, and Cochiti Lake.

Piñon Jay (SpSFW) An irruptive species. Fairly easy to find at Orilla Verde and around Santa Fe.

Black-billed Magpie (SpSFW) A common species of the Rio Grande and tributaries. Look for this around Santa Fe and Española.

Clark's Nutcracker (SpSFW) Irruptive. Appears where it finds food, usually at high altitude, but has been seen along the Rio Grande. Enchanted Forest, Santa Fe Ski Basin, FR646 north of Pecos, Taos Canyon, Taos Ski Valley, and the Jemez Mountains are good areas to try. Will probably been seen siting in the top of a tree or flying over. More often heard than seen.

Mountain Chickadee (SpSFW) A common resident of Ponderosa Pine forests. Should be seen at Randall Davey Audubon Center, the Santa Fe Ski Basin Road, Bandelier National Monument, the Jemez Mountains, FR646 north of Pecos, and the Taos Ski Valley. Appears at lower altitudes during the winter.

Juniper Titmouse (SpSFW) The piñon-juniper around the offices and campgrounds at Cochiti Lake are a good place to find this species.

Pygmy Nuthatch (SpSFW) A common resident of Ponderosa Pine forests. Should be seen at Randall Davey/Santa Fe Canyon, the Santa Fe Ski Basin Road, Bandelier National Monument, the Jemez Mountains, FR646 north of Pecos, and the Taos Ski Valley.

Rock Wren (SpSF) A canyon dweller that can be heard and seen at Orilla Verde.

Canyon Wren (SpSFW) A canyon dweller that can be heard (if not seen) at Randall Davey/Santa Fe Canyon, Frijoles Canyon, Orilla Verde, and Taos Canyon.

Bewick's Wren (SpSFW) Common along the Rio Grande.

American Dipper (W) More likely to be seen in winter. Every year there has been one present at the bridge over the Rio Grande below the Cochiti Lake dam. Present all year at Orilla Verde up the Rio Pueblo. Also common along the Pecos River north of Pecos.

Western Bluebird (SpSF) Common on both sides of Cochiti Lake and at the Las Vegas NWR.

Mountain Bluebird (SpSFW) Common on both sides of Cochiti Lake. Common in winter on the west side. Common the the Las Vegas area in winter.

Townsend's Solitaire (SpSFW) Common around Randall Davey/Santa Fe Canyon. Seen in most areas at times during the year.

Sage Thrasher (SpSFW) Found on the east side of Cochiti, especially in the fall.

Curve-billed Thrasher (SpSFW) Becoming increasingly common in the Santa Fe city limits, but has a tendency not to stay in one place.

Bendire's Thrasher (S) Rare in the piñon-juniper to the west and southwest of Santa Fe. Has been seen in the Caja del Rio area and on the Cinder Pit road.

Plumbeous Vireo (SpSF) Common in Bandelier, Taos Canyon, and lower canyons of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. More often heard than seen.

Virginia's Warbler (SpSF) Present during spring, summer and fall. Common in Bandelier in Frijoles Canyon and Burnt Mesa.

Black-throated Gray Warbler (SpSF) A bird of the piñon-Juniper forest. The lower end of Taos Canyon is a good spot to look for this.

Grace's Warbler (SpSF) Present during spring, summer and fall. A bird that is almost always seen in Ponderosa Pine. Can be found at Frijoles Canyon, the Jemez Mountains, Randall Davey, Hyde Park/Santa Fe Ski Basin, Taos Canyon, Taos Ski Valley.

MacGillivray's Warbler (SpSF) A common migrant through the area with breeding populations in high altitude riparian areas. The Taos Ski Valley is a good place to look for this species.

Wilson's Warbler (SpSF) A common migrant through the area with breeding populations in high altitude riparian areas. The Taos Ski Valley is a good place to look for this species.

Western Tanager (SpSF) The common tanager of the area. More common in fall than in spring and summer. Fairy still and quiet after mating until the young fledge. Look in Frijoles Canyon, Taos Canyon, Randall Davey, San Juan Bridge.

Hepatic Tanager (SpSF) A summer visitor most often found in Frijoles Canyon. The bird is fairly motionless and sits in tall trees. Any solid red tanager is probably this one.

Spotted Towhee (SpSFW) The most common towhee of the area. Can be found almost anywhere. Look at Burnt Mesa, Randall Davey, Orilla Verde.

Canyon Towhee (SpSFW) Fairly common in towns up to around 7000 feet. Seems to prefer living with people. Becomes settled in areas.

Green-tailed Towhee (SpSF) A bird that can be found in a variety of habitats from desert scrub to high mountains. Burnt Mesa (about a quarter mile down the trail) has a large population that can be seen given patience.

Rufous-crowned Sparrow (SpSF) A sparrow of the piñon-juniper desert. Can be found at La Vista Verde trail (see Orilla Verde in Taos).

Black-throated Sparrow (SpSF) A sparrow of the piñon-juniper desert. Can be found in the Santa Fe area along SFC56C (see Cieneguilla Road in Santa Fe) or the La Vista Verde trail (see Orilla Verde in Taos). Has been found on the BLM land north of the Oñate Visitor Center in Alcalde (see Española).

Black-chinned Sparrow (SpSF) A rare sparrow this far north. In recent years it has been found at the La Vista Verde trail (see Orilla Verde in Taos). Has also been seen in the White Rock canyon.

Black-headed Grosbeak (SpSF) Frijoles Canyon, Taos Canyon, Randall Davey, San Juan Bridge, and Orilla Verde.

Blue Grosbeak (SpSF) There is a large summer population of these along the Rio Grande and at Orilla Verde.

Lazuli Bunting (SpSF) The San Juan Bridge is the most reliable place to see this species.

Western Meadowlark (SpSF) Can be heard singing Las Vegas NWR and Cochiti during spring and summer.

Yellow-headed Blackbird (SpSF) Las Vegas NWR is the most reliable location for this species. Can usually be found around Crane and McAllister Lakes.

Bullock's Oriole (SpSF) Cochiti and Orilla Verde have breeding populations. Present in limited numbers in Frijoles Canyon.

Rosy Finches (W) All three species are regular every winter at the Kandahar Condominiums at the Taos Ski Valley. The small town of Eagle Nest east of Taos is an alternative location.

Pine Grosbeak (W) A bird of the high mountains. The Santa Fe Ski Basin road is the best chance for this. This is a species that you just happen upon.

Cassin's Finch (W) A winter finch that is common some years and absent others. Hangs around feeders, but does not move from area to area. Best chance is to find a feeder being used by this species.

Red Crossbill (SpSFW) Irruptive. In summer the Santa Fe Ski Basin is a good spot to look for these. Take care as White-winged Crossbills have also been in this area.

Lesser Goldfinch (SpSF) Look for this species along the Falls Trail in Frijoles Canyon and in Orilla Verde.

Evening Grosbeak (SpSFW) Can appear at any altitude at any time of year. Usually in large roving flocks.

12/31/07