The Big Loop, Day 6: Birds/Nature (29 images)
As I continued south in New Mexico, I was able to stop at two wildlife refuges known for good birding, Valle De Oreo and Bosque Del Apache NWR. I was able to capture images of several new "life list" birds, which is a thrill for us birding nerds.
IDs are with each photo. Also, make it all the way to the end for a beautiful sunset at Valley of Fires Recreation Area!
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| Cinnamon Teal |
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| Western Meadowlark |
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| Ruddy Duck |
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| Northern Shoveler |
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| Northern Shoveler |
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| Green-winged Teal, Female |
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| Green-winged Teal |
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| Northern Shoveler, Male and Female |
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| Northern Pintail |
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| Red-winged Blackbird |
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| Gambel's Quail |
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| Gambel's Quail |
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| House Sparrow |
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| House Sparrow |
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| Greater Yellowlegs |
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| Greater Yellowlegs |
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| Rock Pigeon |
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| Common Raven |






























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