Jun 5, 2026
Albuquerque Aquariumi
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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
568
Places
100
Species
250
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Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in New Mexico
A recent look at wildlife sightings across New Mexico.
Jun 2, 2026
Bandelier CCC Historic Districti
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May 29, 2026
Alameda Park Zooi
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May 26, 2026
Mesilla Park Historic Districti
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May 22, 2026
Gallup Commercial Historic Districti
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May 4, 2026
Gallup Commercial Historic Districti
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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.
Zoo30 sightings12 species
New Mexico, US
Albuquerque Aquarium
You might spot Wood Duck, Duck, and Canada Goose.
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Aquarium30 sightings12 species
New Mexico, US
Albuquerque Aquarium
You might spot Wood Duck, Duck, and Canada Goose.
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Park30 sightings12 species
New Mexico, US
Barrio De Analco Historic District
You might spot Tree Cholla, Colorado Pinyon, and House Finch.
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Park30 sightings12 species
New Mexico, US
Camino del Monte Sol Historic District
You might spot Tree Cholla, Colorado Pinyon, and Apache Plume.
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Park30 sightings12 species
New Mexico, US
Clayton Public Schools Historic District
You might spot Pronghorn, Great-Tailed Grackle, and Redstem Stork's-Bill.
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Park30 sightings12 species
New Mexico, US
Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad
You might spot Rocky Mountain Beardtongue and Balkan Toadflax.
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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.
226 Sightings87 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in New Mexico
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across New Mexico.
144 Sightings67 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.
94 Sightings55 Species
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