Clean up the trash!Enjoy the American Avocets and Black-necked Stilts while improving their breeding habitat. Bring your own work gloves.See More

Carol Beidleman, Director of Bird Conservation for Audubon New Mexico, will talk about her past work of protecting migratory bird species through local, national and international partnerships.  Her programs have helped to protect migratory birds and their habitats in national parks and protected areas in the U.S., Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada, employing a full life-cycle approach. $6 for the general public, or become a member of Audubon for $20 and receive free entry to the programSee More

Come hone your bird knowledge at the first program of the Birding Academy, a three-lecture series designed to help bird-watchers of all levels.  Jonathan Schmitt will discuss his research on the bright red Vermillion Flycatcher, highlighting genetic plumage differences found in Lima, Peru.  $6 for each lecture, $18 for all…See More

Pat Folsom and Christopher Rustay will talk about their recent birding trip to eastern and southern South Africa, which ranks as one of the top birding destinations in the world, with such exciting endemics as hornbills, bee-eaters, rollers, penguins and much more.  They will discuss and present pictures of the unique landscapes, animals, and, of course, the birds seen while visiting.See More

Pat Folsom and Christopher Rustay will talk about their recent birding trip to eastern and southern South Africa, which ranks as one of the top birding destinations in the world, with such exciting endemics as hornbills, bee-eaters, rollers, penguins and much more.  They will discuss and present pictures of the unique landscapes, animals, and, of course, the birds seen while visiting.See More

Steve and Nancy Cox and Dave Hawksworth will discuss and answer questions about how and where you can participate in one of central New Mexico's Bird Counts. 2012 will mark 113 years that citizen scientists will work in teams to collect data on the number of each species seen on their route. Never participated in a count? Come find out how you can become part of this important endeavor.  People of all birding abilities are welcome to participate. FREE.November 8, 2012
7:00 pm
St. Timothy's…See More

Brian Millsap, a raptor researcher for over 35 years and National Raptor Coordinator for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, along with Kristen Madden, will share their research findings and photos, with special emphasis on the Albuquerque Cooper's Hawk Research Project.  Information collected from Albuquerque Cooper's Hawk nest monitoring and radio transmission is helping to protect raptors across the country from damage from wind turbines and cell phone towers. FREE event, all are welcome.For…See More

Steve Cary, author of Butterfly Landscapes of New Mexico, will discuss the two types of butterfly migration we observe in New Mexico - including the whos, hows, whys and wheres. He will illustrate his talk with photos of butterfly species seen in New Mexico during migration and where they can be seen.  Monitoring of monarch butterflies migrating through New Mexico will receive special attention.Prior to joining Audubon New Mexico as a Community Naturalist, Steve was Natural Resource Planner and…See More