Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park in Las Cruces, NM, offers regularly scheduled birding events led by the Mesilla Valley Audubon Society (MVAS).
The primary birding event at the park is a monthly guided walk designed for both novice and experienced birders.
Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park is a designated Audubon Important Birding Area (IBA) and a stop on the Statewide Birding Trail. It serves as a vital habitat for migratory species and year-round residents like the Gray Hawk, Phainopepla, and various waterfowl.
For further details or to verify specific dates, you can visit the Mesilla Valley Audubon Society website or the New Mexico State Parks official page.
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About the Location
•Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park in Las Cruces, NM, offers
•regularly scheduled birding events led by the
•Schedule: 1st Monday of every month.
•Next Event: Monday, April 6, 2026 (The March 2, 2026 walk has already occurred).
•Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
•Meeting Point: Meet at the Park Visitor Center.
•Cost: There is a $5 per vehicle entrance fee for the state park ($10 for non-residents); the walk itself is typically free, but check for any additional sign-up fees.
•What to Bring: Sturdy shoes, water, snacks, and binoculars (a few pairs may be available for loan).
•Guided Expertise: Walks are often led by experienced birders such as Julia Osgood and Patricia Bowen.
•Activity: A leisurely walk of approximately 2 miles over flat terrain through river woodlands and restored wetlands.
•Citizen Science: The group leader keeps a list of all identified species and reports them to eBird.org, a global database for bird sightings.
•No Membership Required: You do not need to be an MVAS member to participate.
Updated at 19 Mar 2026