Go 0.5 miles to the north edge of the Park. The road along the canal continues around the perimeter of the Park and will take you to several other access points. The main water channel through the Park is a historic meander of the Rio Grande that was cut off in the 1930s when the river was channelized. Up to 5,000 ducks use the Park s wetlands in winter and on migration. Numerous raptors use the Park, particularly in winter.
Hawks are resident.
Peregrine Falcons are rare but regular in winter and on migration. In 2000-2001, a Bald Eagle overwintered. Shorebirds can be numerous in spring if water levels are suitable. Currently, the wetlands are only reliably flooded in fall and winter. In some years, the Park is completely dry in spring and summer.