New Bosque del Apache Photographs

A group of Greater Sandhill Cranes have just taken off from the over-night pon to begin a long day of feeding in nearby corn fields in Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico. One of several new Bosque del Apache photographs.
A pair of Snow Geese take a swim in a pond in Bosque del Apache Narional Wildlife Refuge near Socorro, New Mexico.
A pair of Snow Geese take a swim in a pond in Bosque del Apache Narional Wildlife Refuge near Socorro, New Mexico.

We have added new  photographs to our Bosque del Apache portfolio.

In December, we had another wonderful visit to Bosque del Apache. Our timing was just right, because there were tens of thousands of Snow geese and Greater Sandhill cranes.

We were especially lucky to catch some spectacular take-offs, beautiful sandhill plumage, and hovering harriers — as well as an assortment of ducks. Take a look at the new photographs.

Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

Snow Geese take off from a pond near Bosque del Apache at dawn.

Adjacent to Interstate 25, just south of Socorro, New Mexico, is Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. This sanctuary is famous for its winter gathering of Sandhill Cranes and Snow Geese.

In addition to these bird species, you can frequently see Bald Eagles, Greater Roadrunners, Gambel’s Quail, and Wild Turkeys. In fact, over 350 species of birds have been observed here. Continue reading “Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge”

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