33 Las Animas Creek

 Southwest New Mexico

 

Private property. Bird from road only.

The creek bed hosts a beautiful stand of Arizona Sycamore, ideal for Elf Owl, Brown-crested Flycatcher, Yellow-billed Cuckoo (S); and Acorn Woodpecker and Bridled Titmouse (R). Scrub species include Verdin, Cactus Wren and Curve- billed Thrasher (R).
Habitat: Desert scrub; riparian woodland.
Location: Take 1-25 Exit 63 (NM 152 interchange) and drive east a short distance to a frontage road that runs north-south on the west side of Caballo Lake. Turn left and drive north about 1 mile. Before coming to a bridge over the creek, turn left on a paved road that heads west, passing under the interstate. Best birding is before the creek crossing.