Join us and our City and County Open Space partners for a birding adventure! Learn how to identify common species and the best locations around the city to spot our feathered friends during a roughly one-mile walk around the park or open space. You can practice using binoculars of your own or we will loan you a pair, along with a field guide. Foothills and Petroglyph walks include moderate hiking. Beginning and experienced birders of all ages are welcome! Seated and stationary birding will also be available. The group will leave from the parking area at the beginning of the event – please arrive at the posted start time.
2026
January 3rd Wing in the New Year/Candelaria WL 9:00-11:00am
Join the Bird Alliance of Central New Mexico and the City of Albuquerque Open Space Division at the Candelaria Nature Preserve for birding with hot drinks and snacks. Everyone is welcome – please arrive by 9:00am. Binoculars will be available to loan. Due to space restrictions at the preserve, registration is required:
https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/open-space/events/copy_of_bosque-birds-exploration
Meet at the west end of Arbor Rd.off of Rio Grande Blvd north of Candelaria:
https://www.google.com/maps/@35.1309527,-106.6751237,18.21z?hl=en&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTIxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
February 21st Open Space Visitor Center 9:00-11:00am
Meet at the Open Space Visitor Center:
6500 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque https://maps.app.goo.gl/h4bxqBsdTEZFyRU68
March 14th Embudo Open Space 7:30–9:30am
15000 Indian School Road NE, Albuquerque https://maps.app.goo.gl/QjqDfABuwPMgrfp76
April 11th Alameda Bosque Trail Open Space 7:30-9:30am
Alameda Blvd west of Rio Grande Blvd, Albuquerque, NM 87114. Meet on the path behind the restrooms.
May 16th Elena Gallegos Open Space 7:30-9:30am
Tramway Blvd at Simms Park Road, Albuquerque. Meet at Elena Gallegos Open Space Double Shelter. If the entrance booth is staffed, tell the ranger that you are attending an event at the shelter – parking fees will not apply. https://maps.app.goo.gl/qSKM9VGVvwu7HBAX6
June 6th Wildflower Park 7:30-9:30am
9011 San Mateo NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113
Meet in the parking lot.
September 19th Gutierrez Canyon Open Space 8:00-10:00am
12216 NM-14, Cedar Crest https://maps.app.goo.gl/dXJfJnJShicgF6Hb9
October 24th USS Bullhead Memorial Park 7:30-9:30am
1606 San Pedro SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Meet at the east end of the parking lot at the playground.
November 7th Mariposa Basin Park 7:30-9:30am
14900 Kachina St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120
Meet at the north end of the parking lot.
December 12th Los Poblanos Open Space 7:30-9:30am
6018 Los Poblanos Field Trails, Albuquerque (Montano Blvd west of 4th street-turn on Tierra Viva Pl.) https://tinyurl.com/hbzn88z4