Summer at the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

Abundant
(common and numerous)

Snowy Egret Canals on the Marsh Loop, and the Observation Blind
Turkey Vulture Soaring over all areas
Western Kingbird Near the Visitor Centerand along the Seasonal Road
Barn Swallow Flying over water near the fee booth and along the
Seasonal Road
Blue Grosbeak Along the east-west two-way road, and the
Seasonal Road
Black-chinned Hummingbird At the Visitor Center feeders

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Common
(Certain to see in suitable habitat)

Double-crested Cormorant Near the Boardwalk, on the Marsh Loop
Great Egret Along the canals on the Marsh Loop, and at the
Observation Blind
Black-crowned Night Heron Near Tour Loop sign #10, in the dead trees (Rookery)
Sora In cattails, marsh areas and the Boardwalk, on the Marsh Loop
Spotted Sandpiper Flying along the canals
Common Poorwill Evenings, flying along Hwy #1
Ladder-backed Woodpecker Along the Farm Loop, and on the Rio Viejo
and River Trails.
Black Phoebe In marshy areas on the Marsh Loop
Common Yellow-throat In cattils on the Seasonal Road
Yellow-breasted Chat Along the east-west two-way road
Black-throated Sparrow On Chupadera and Canyon Trails
Northern Oriole Near feeders at the Visitor Center
Black-headed Grosbeak Near the Visitor Center
Lark Sparrow Flying from the ground to the trees along the Farm Loop

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Interesting
(Uncommon, unusual)

American Bittern Near the boardwalk on the Marsh Loop, and along the Seasonal Road
Virginia Rail On the Marsh Loop, near cattails, in marshy areas and near the boardwalk
Rock Wren Along the Canyon and Chupadera Trails
Rufous Hummingbird At the Visitor Center feeders