Field Trips and Events
At this time we have resumed our live field trips and evening programs in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Masks are currently optional at our events. However, changes in the status of any outbreak may require us to make changes in our policies in the future. Please check here for any updates.
Field Trips
Sangre de Cristo Audubon Society field trips are designed to promote understanding and appreciation of wildlife and their habitats. Our aim is to cultivate awareness of outdoor ethics in an atmosphere of friendly companionship. The field trips are generally free and open to the public. The trip leader should be contacted for meeting time and location details as changes or cancellations can occur for a variety of reasons. Include the name of the field trip in the subject line. A lack of interest up to two days before the scheduled time may prompt cancellation.
Evening Programs
Meetings with illustrated talks on birds, conservation and other topics concerning the natural world are held in February, March and April and again in September, October and November. Meetings generally take place at 7:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month. Everyone is welcome and there is no charge. A brief update of environmental issues and chapter activities precedes each program. To sign up for email invitations to our programs and other events, please click here.
Nambé Lake and Falls area
Sunday, May 11th – 7:30 am
Leader: Ken Bales, kbales2003@gmail.com
The Nambé Recreation Area has a wide variety of habitats including a large lake for waterfowl and wading birds. After birding the lake, we will go to the campground area where mature riparian forests are good for many passerine species.
Pecos Monastery
Saturday, May 17, 2025 — 8:15 am
Leaders: Albert Shultz & Rick Rockman
An easy walk of less than a mile beside meadows, streamside trees, thickets and a small cattail pond should provide a good variety of local breeding songbirds.
Upper Los Alamos Canyon
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Leader: René Laubach
We will walk 3.8 miles round-trip to Los Alamos Canyon Reservoir and back. The service-road grade is fairly easy and permits good group viewing of many types of birds in this scenic mountain canyon.
Melrose Woods — Field Trip Report
Shane Woolbright, trip leader
Eleven Sangre de Cristo Audubon members made the trip out to Melrose Woods migrant trap east of Fort Sumner on May 3-4. Unfortunately, a strong southerly wind took most migrants northward. We did find a few fallouts such as Olive-Sided Flycatcher, Indigo Bunting and Parula Warbler along with a Brown Thrasher.
Evening Programs, Spring 2025
Our evening programs have resumed! Program meetings starting in February 2025 are held at Unitarian Universalist Church, 107 West Barcelona Road, Santa Fe.
Ecological Restoration: Past, Present, and Future at Valles Caldera
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 — 7:00 pm
Unitarian Universalist Church
A ranger will speak on ecological restoration at Valles Caldera National Preserve.
Birds of Our Region
These photos highlight some of the birds that can be found in northern New Mexico. Click on an individual photo to enlarge it and see the species name.
Randall Davey: Bird Walks and More!
The trails, restrooms and gardens at the Randall Davey Audubon Center and Sanctuary are open Monday to Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Watch birds visit our bird feeders, or walk the trails and enjoy the beauty and serenity of the 135-acre wildlife sanctuary. The visitor’s center is typically open 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., but we still have some gaps in our volunteer coverage. We appreciate your patience. Free bird walks are conducted every Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Please note that we are closed holiday weekends and in January. The Center is located at 1800 Upper Canyon Road, Santa Fe.
Historic House Tours
Step back in time as you stroll through the old Santa Fe style home of the artist Randall Davey (1887-1964). This docent-led tour will give you an opportunity to view some of Davey’s most spectacular works of art, as well as a beautiful collection of Spanish Colonial and European antiques. Tours are held every Friday at 2:00 p.m. Cost is $5 per person. Please reserve your spot by calling 505-983-4609 X28, or click here for more details. Thank you and stay healthy!