Water is vital to the success of a heavily managed wetland habitat like Bosque del Apache and refuge staff are now shifting their focus to new management techniques to conserve and more efficiently use what precious little the refuge has. In order to adequately inform...
2022 quilt, donated by the Fiber Arts Guild of Socorro County and being raffled by Friends of Bosque del Apache now – tickets on sale until Dec. 15th. Friends of Bosque del Apache is extraordinarily lucky to have been selected as the fortunate recipient of so much...
American Wigeon Drake, by Mike Croyle Words and all photos by Sue & Mike Croyle Our volunteer assignment at Bosque del Apache last year was two-fold: firstly, to interact with visitors on the tour loop and, secondly, to photograph small birds. Along the way we met...
When the rising sun dares you not to stare in awe and wonder – reflection at Bosque del Apache, 2021 Article and photos by Stacey Moeller, who has served as both a resident volunteer and a seasonal refuge employee since 2019 Bosque del Apache is non-stop hard work but...
Article and photos by Amanda Walker, Visitor Services Ranger, Bosque del Apache NWR As a kid growing up in central Vermont, I spent my summer days in our backyard searching for salamanders and frogs. Into a pail they’d go for closer inspection. After I confirmed their...
