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 many wonderful people who were passionate about the refuge. Some were wide-eyed first-time visitors who were in awe of the number of birds and animals they were seeing. Others were returnees who wanted to seek out a few more species or get re-acquainted with their favorites. Be it returnees, first-timers, or somewhere in between, it was exciting each time a visitor expressed their enthusiasm and appreciation for the Bosque. We could not have had a better volunteer experience.
A few of our photos are included below. We hope you enjoy them. More of our work can be seen on Facebook at SJ Croyle and Mike Croyle.
Photo by Mike Croyle
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Sandhill Cranes Landing
Black-throated Sparrow
Bewick’s Wren at Marsh Overlook
Brewer’s Sparrow Desert Arboretum
Male House Finch
House Sparrows Juvenile Desert Arboretum
Male Lesser Goldfinch
Lincoln’s Sparrow
Merlin
Phainopepla female
Phainopepla male
Pyrrhuloxia male
Male and female Redheads
Ring-necked Duck
Ruby-Crowned Kinglet
Savannah Sparrow
Says Phoebe
Western Meadowlark
Immature White-crowned Sparrow
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