Southwest New Mexico

City of Deming (505) 544-8386

Best seasons for birding are spring, fall and winter. The area attracts a large variety of waterfowl, raptors, shorebirds and sparrows. Take the road behind the office next to the row of pine trees. Go south, and turn left at the end of the treatment ponds. Proceed about 100 yards; turn right on the road that passes through a low sandy ridge.
Habitat: Open water.
Location: From the center of Deming at Pine and Gold Streets, go east on Pine St. for 1.5 miles. Turn right on Country Club Rd. Go south 1.7 miles to “J” St. Turn left and go 1.4 miles to the entrance on the left. The area is open to the public from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday-Friday. Visitors are asked to check in at the office before birding. If the office is closed, one can still bird the area.