Sunday Morning Bird Walks At Los Luceros With PEEC

Yellow-breasted chat. Photo by Bob Walker

By Carol A. Clark
Courtesy of the Los Alamos Daily Post

PEEC News:

Nature enthusiasts and bird lovers are invited to join local birders Mary Parsaca and Mary Orr for guided birding walks at the Los Luceros Historic Site, hosted by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC). These walks will take place on Sundays: April 6, May 3, and June 1, 2025. Participants should meet at 7 a.m., at Los Luceros Historic Site, located at 253 Co Rd 41, Alcalde, NM 87511.

These birding walks offer a unique opportunity for both novice and experienced birders to explore an area known for its old-growth cottonwoods and exceptional Rio Grande habitat. With over 152 bird species recorded, Los Luceros is a treasure for bird watchers and was once nominated as an Audubon Important Bird Area.

​“Dawn ’til Dusk Day” at Los Luceros provides an ideal setting to discover local birds and possibly spot new species. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars, a camera (optional), snacks, and water. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow.

The event is free and limited to 15 participants per walk, so early registration is recommended. For more information, visit PEEC’s website at peecnature.org/events. Stay connected on social media for updates on each week’s activities.

PEEC was founded in 2000 to serve the community of Los Alamos. It offers people of all ages a way to enrich their lives by strengthening their connections to our canyons, mesas, mountains, and skies. PEEC operates the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road, holds regular programs and events, and hosts several interest groups, from birding to hiking to butterfly watching. PEEC activities are open to everyone; however, members receive exclusive benefits such as discounts on programs and gift shop merchandise. Annual memberships start at $35. To learn more, visit peecnature.org/support/membership/.