1 Hatch to Deming: NM26 Raptor Route

 Southwest New Mexico

Private property. Bird from road only.

Scott’s Orioles (S) can be seen on the soaptree yuccas in the open grasslands of the Uvas Valley. The area is excellent for a variety of raptors in migration and winter, including Golden Eagle, Ferruginous Hawk and Prairie Falcon.
Habitat: Desert grasslands.
Location: From US 180 north of Deming, turn right on NM 26 and drive to Hatch and 1-25, or vice versa.