Jun 16, 2026
Barrio De Analco Historic Districti
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Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in New Mexico
Desert, mesas, mountains, and distinctive wildlife
New Mexico stands out for its desert landscapes, mesas, canyons, and mountain ranges, with family nature experiences shaped by arid habitats, dramatic scenery, and strong regional character.
Sightings
747
Places
100
Species
302
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Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in New Mexico
A recent look at wildlife sightings across New Mexico.
Jun 13, 2026
Barrio De Analco Historic Districti
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Jun 12, 2026
Mesilla Plazai
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Jun 12, 2026
Mesilla Plazai
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Jun 12, 2026
Mesilla Plazai
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(c) Suanne Pyle, some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
Image may be shown cropped inside the card frame.
Jun 12, 2026
Mesilla Plazai
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(c) Suanne Pyle, some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
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Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across New Mexico.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn New Mexico's guide into an actual day out.
Park46 sightings50 species
New Mexico, US
Barrio De Analco Historic District
You might spot Tree Cholla, Colorado Pinyon, and House Finch.
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Park46 sightings50 species
New Mexico, US
Rio Grande Botanic Garden
You might spot Wood Duck, Duck, and Canada Goose.
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Park45 sightings50 species
New Mexico, US
Old Town Albuquerque
You might spot Duck, Greater Roadrunner, and American Robin.
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Park37 sightings50 species
New Mexico, US
Mesilla Plaza
You might spot White-Winged Dove and Silverleaf Nightshade.
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Park37 sightings50 species
New Mexico, US
Rattlesnake Springs Historic District
You might spot Vermilion Flycatcher, Turkey, and American Rubyspot.
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Park37 sightings34 species
New Mexico, US
Metropolitan Park Bathhouse and Pool Historic District
You might spot Sunflower, Sideoats Grama, and Tree Cholla.
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Popular Species
Popular species in New Mexico
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across New Mexico.
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Category Guides
Check out our category guides for New Mexico
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of New Mexico.
Birds
Birding in New Mexico
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across New Mexico.
310 Sightings105 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in New Mexico
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across New Mexico.
171 Sightings76 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in New Mexico
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in New Mexico feel richer.
148 Sightings76 Species
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