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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.

A beautiful kestral perched on a twig at Bosque del Apache

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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