Spring at the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

Abundant
(common and numerous)

Barn Swallow Flying and feeding over water in mixed flocks
Tree Swallow Flying and feeding over water in mixed flocks
Blue Grosbeak On the east-west two-way road, and the Seasonal Road

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Common
(Certain to see in suitable habitat)

Neotropical Cormorant In the Display Pond near the fee booth
Great Egret Along canals, on the Marsh Loop, and at the Observation Blind
Northern Pintail Shallow ponds on Marsh Loop
Green-winged Teal Shallow ponds on Marsh Loop
Northern Shoveler Shallow ponds on Marsh Loop
Gadwall Shallow ponds on Marsh Loop
Northern Harrier Soaring low over the Marsh Loop
Black-necked Stilt Mud flats on Marsh Loop and Seasonal Road
American Avocet Mud flats on Marsh Loop and Seasonal Road
Ring-billed Gull Over flooded fields
Mourning Dove Farm Loop
Northern Flicker Ground feeding on Farm Loop
Western Kingbird Visitor Center and Seasonal Road
Violet-green Swallow Feedig over water in mixed flocks
Northern Rough-winged Swallows Over water in mixed flocks
Western Tanager In cottonwoods on Farm Loop and Rio viejo Trail
White-crowned Sparrow Visitor Center viewing window
Dark-eyed Junco Visitor Center area
Northern Oriole At feeders at the Visitor Center
Black-chinned Hummingbird Visitor Center feeders

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Interesting
(Uncommon, unusual)

Double-crested Cormorant Marsh Loop near the Boardwalk
Snowy Egret Canals on Marsh Loop and at Observation Blind
Blue-winged Teal Shallow ponds on Marsh Loop
Franklin's Gull Farm Loop over flooded fields
Broad-tailed Hummingbird At the Visitor Center feeders