This Great Horned Owl perches from a high branch in the junipers below the back portal during the days.
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The supermoon put on quite a show, visible from the back portal here in Eldorado at Santa Fe. This supermoon was the third in a trilogy, a series of three supermoons appearing on the celestial stage on December 3, 2017, January 1, 2018, and January 31, 2018.
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This Cooper's Hawk is an occasional visitor at our "bird feeders" here in Eldorado at Santa Fe. The songbirds make a speedy retreat when he swoops in. He stayed for awhile on this crisp late autumn day, taking his time and preening in the warmth of the sun.
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The supermoon put on quite a show, visible from the front portal here in Eldorado at Santa Fe. This supermoon was the first in a trilogy, a series of three supermoons appearing on the celestial stage on December 3, 2017, January 1, 2018, and January 31, 2018.
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Rising from the heart of the Tularosa Basin is one of the world's great natural wonders - the glistening white sands of New Mexico.
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After a morning hike in Dripping Springs, we headed to charming historic Mesilla. It is located south of Las Cruces on Avenida de Mesilla and is home to historical attractions such as the San Albino Basilica,
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Overlooking Las Cruces from the east are the Organ Mountains, a haven for hikers and adventure seekers alike. The Organs, which rise to over 9,000 feet in elevation, are so named because of the steep, needle-like spires that resemble the pipes of an organ
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Refuge Biology Building. Live owls up close! Whooo is that calling in the night? What might you expect to see during different seasons in New Mexico?
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I challenged myself with this Birds in Flight Workshop. This was my first experience in the field with my Nikkor 200-500 mm lens mounted on a tripod and tracking birds in flight. The fading evening light created drama during the final hour of the event.
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The Backwater Tour experienced the refuge from the perspective of water management. We joined water manager, Gerad Montoya on a tour of the refuge and learned how water is moved, used and conserved.
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