Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park birding on Saturday 

Saturday September 10, was another good day we were accompanied by a local expert Coleman Goin known locally as CJ. There was a influx of Wood Warblers attracted by the mosquitos. It was wonderful to watch Wilson's Warbler at very close range, truly a delightful creature. In addition there was some movement of raptors, next weekend we are expecting a large push of Hawks...do not forget your insect repellent, alternatively we do sell wipes at the visitors center.

The weekend birding tour continues 

See you on Saturday at 8:00 am on the first of October 

Greater Roadrunner a resident at the park

Roadrunner enjoying the morning sun

September 3, Participants of the birding tour enjoyed some pleasant surprises this morning!
The bird of the day was a Yellow-crowned Night-Heron. The heron was briefly glimpsed along the Rio Grande. Tour members went off in search and spontaneously, 
a very capable team was formed, where everyone began communicating with hand gestures rather than sound. The rarity was soon found and then observed for quite some time.

Quite a memorable morning - see you next weekend

Sora

Bird observations at Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park

September continues to be superb birding with additional Autumn/Fall species 

Birds seen this Fall: 

• Northern Harrier
• Osprey  
• American Kestrel
• Sora 
• Least Sandpiper
• Great Blue Heron
• Greater Roadrunner 
• Black-chinned Hummingbird 
• Calliope Hummingbird
• Rufous Hummingbird
• Northern Flicker
• Cassie's Vireo
• Bank Swallow
• MacGillivray's Warbler
• Yellow Warbler 
• Common Yellowthroat
• Yellow-Breasted Chat 
• Blue Grosbeak
• Red-winged Blackbird

As the fall migration has started with excellent sightings. Saturday September,10 promises to be a another memorable birding day. Join Richard Anderton at 8:00am starting at the visitors center.