Candelaria Wetland Birdwatching Preserve - Albuquerque, NM
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kameniev
N 35° 07.771 W 106° 40.914
13S E 346758 N 3888700
The Candelaria Wetland birdwatching preserve area is open to the public year-round in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Waymark Code: WMB22T
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 03/25/2011
Views: 7
The Candelaria Wetland is part of the Rio Grande Nature Center State Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico. There are several observation blinds surrounding the wetland where visitors can view the birds.
One can see ducks, geese, cranes and also hummingbirds at one of several hummingbird feeder stations. There are also many resident Roadrunners that can be seen.
In the visitor's center there is an enclosed room that overlooks the wetland as well with a library of birding books one can browse while watching the wildlife outside.
Park Name: Candelaria Wetland
Sponsoring Organization: Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
Handicap Accessible?: Yes
Entrance Fee: 3.00 (listed in local currency)
List any Hides, Birding Towers, or other structures to assist in Birdwatching found at the location:
Several blinds and visitor center enclosed observation room
Website: Not listed
Parking Coordinates: Not Listed
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