Bosque del Apache offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities.
Most visitors visit the refuge in winter when cranes, eagles and snow geese are present.
During the spring and fall, visitors can see migrant warblers, flycatchers, and shorebirds. The summer months are a good time to see nesting songbirds, waders, shorebirds and ducks. Wildlife viewing is best in the morning and early evening. To further your enjoyment of the Bosque remember to drive slowly, stopping to scan places wildlife might hide. Walk quietly in designated areas, being aware of sounds and smells.