Friday, May 24, 2013

Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

Most people associate Christmastime with snow...but here in New Mexico, Christmastime is the perfect time to see birds migrating south for the winter. And it just so happens that there are a few wildlife refuges south of Albuquerque that let you witness this spectacular sight.

So, Adalyn, Mommy, and Daddy headed to the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge for a fun day trip after cleaning up after the Christmas festivities. We saw LOTS of birds, walked around, and admired the beautiful New Mexico landscape.

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Adalyn and Mommy begin their hiking journey.

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Adalyn continues her journey feeling like she's forgetting someone...

Rare sighting of cattails in New Mexico.

Adalyn wonders if we have enough food to hike to that mountain.

Adalyn may have the tiniest feet, but she left the most footprints on the trail.

The hiking journey is over! Adalyn and Mommy are back on the bridge.

Another rare sight in New Mexico...water!

Now it's time to see some birds!

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As sunset approaches, some birds start to find a place to settle for the night.

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Adalyn is excited to finally see some BIRDS!!

Cue migratory birds in 3...2...1...





If you squint hard enough, you can see lots of birds flying in to join the lots of birds on the ground (hmm...where did that ENHANCE button go).


Various geese and cranes settling in for the night.

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