Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge

Another refuge. Bosque del Apache sits in the Rio Grande River Valley and has two driving loops, one through the "marsh" area and the other through the "farm" area. The more adventurous can use adjacent wilderness areas..

Denise had never seen a roadrunner until a few days ago. My goal was a photo.

Roadrunner are not given to posing for photos. Also, Wile E. Coyote had best be prudent as the birds are carnivorous.

We saw quite a few turkeys. Somewhat surprised to find to find rather plump birds. Probably they take advantage of the farmland.

Perhaps not rare but the crows here deserved a photo.

Chihuahuan Raven (we think)

I have found the contrast between the green valley and the surrounding desert to be dramatic.

We will leave the valley in the next post.