Festival of the Cranes

Join us as we come together in celebration of the return of the sandhill cranes to their winter home. Rated among the top wildlife, birding, and photography events in North America, this nationally recognized Festival offers over a hundred and thirty events in four days. Registration is now open. Click here to register!

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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?

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

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Join us November 20th - 23rd for the 32nd annual Festival of the Cranes!

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.