Three Decades of Making a Difference

Take a look at our new "Three Decades of Support" brochure to learn about how Friends of Bosque del Apache has been making a tangible and significant difference on Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge since 1993, all thanks to the generous donations and hard work of supporters like you!

Don Boyd

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Did you know that Gambel's Quail, such as the one photographed here, are year round residents of Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge?

John Olson

Friends of Bosque del Apache Events

Did you know Friends of Bosque del Apache hosts several events throughout the year?

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The Rio Grande Turkey is another bird that makes Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge its year round home.

Todd Renneckar

Importance of Wetlands

Today, natural wetland habitats comprise less than 2% of the desert landscape, and Bosque del Apache endures as the largest remaining wetland complex in New Mexico. Click to make a donation today to support the important work being done at Bosque del Apache!

John Olson

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Festival of the Cranes and COVID-19 Update

Unfortunately, we have some difficult news to share. In light of recent announcements by Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, which indicate that COVID-19 could have a resurgence in the fall and could also very likely develop into a seasonal illness, the Executive Board of Friends of Bosque del Apache has made the very difficult decision to... Read More

Bosque del Apache Bird Sightings on e-Bird

Friends of Bosque del Apache is excited to share this link that goes directly to e-Bird data for Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge! Please check out some of the recent sightings and perhaps even share your sightings when you visit the refuge!

Click here to go to the bird sightings at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge on e-Bird.