2020-12-17 Rio Grande Nature Center

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American Goldfinch - Spinus tristis — **American Goldfinch**
*(Spinus tristis)*

**Description:**
This was my first meeting with winterized American Goldfinches. The Rio Grande Nature Center is one of my favorite locations to visit when I’m in Albuquerque. This was my first winter visit, and it did not disappoint.
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**Date Taken:** 2020:12:17 11:27

**Location:**

Rio Grande Nature Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico
United States
4895.32 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/4000

**File Name:** AmericanGoldfinch_D5X7860-RioGrandeNatureCenter-ABQ

© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com

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Pin It — **American Goldfinch**
*(Spinus tristis)*

**Description:**
This was my first meeting with winterized American Goldfinches. The Rio Grande Nature Center is one of my favorite locations to visit when I’m in Albuquerque. This was my first winter visit, and it did not disappoint.
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**Date Taken:** 2020:12:17 11:27

**Location:**

Rio Grande Nature Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico
United States
4895.32 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/4000

**File Name:** AmericanGoldfinch_D5X7860-RioGrandeNatureCenter-ABQ

© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com

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North American Beaver - Castor canadensis — **North American Beaver**
*(Castor canadensis)*

**Description:**
Waterfowl wasn’t the only life-form on the water this morning. I found this beaver snacking on twigs. The Rio Grande Nature Center is one of my favorite locations to visit when I’m in Albuquerque. This was my first winter visit, and it did not disappoint.
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**Date Taken:** 2020:12:17 10:28

**Location:**

Rio Grande Nature Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico
United States
4894.72 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000

**File Name:** Beaver_D5X7594-RioGrandeNatureCenter-ABQ

© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com

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Black-Capped Chickadee - Poecile atricapillus — **Black-Capped Chickadee**
*(Poecile atricapillus)*

**Description:**
Tuesday at 10,600’ the chickadees I met were Mountain Chickadees. Now Wednesday, at 4900’ it was Black-Capped Chickadees. The Rio Grande Nature Center is one of my favorite locations to visit when I’m in Albuquerque. This was my first winter visit, and it did not disappoint.
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**Date Taken:** 2020:12:17 12:11

**Location:**

Rio Grande Nature Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico
United States
4888.80 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000

**File Name:** BlackCappedChickadee_D5X7953-RioGrandeNatureCenter-ABQ

© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com

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Bufflehead - Bucephala albeola — **Bufflehead**
*(Bucephala albeola)*

**Description:**
The Rio Grande Nature Center is one of my favorite locations to visit when I’m in Albuquerque. This was my first winter visit, and it did not disappoint. On this day I found Bufflehead on the water with Ruddy Ducks, Gadwall, Northern Shovelers, Mallards and geese.
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**Date Taken:** 2020:12:17 12:36

**Location:**

Rio Grande Nature Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico
United States
4899.52 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000

**File Name:** Bufflehead_D5X8062-RioGrandeNatureCenter-ABQ

© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com

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Canada Goose - Branta canadensis — **Canada Goose**
*(Branta canadensis)*

**Description:**
It was cold, and the geese had to contend with ice on the water. The Rio Grande Nature Center is one of my favorite locations to visit when I’m in Albuquerque. This was my first winter visit, and it did not disappoint. On this day I found Bufflehead on the water with Ruddy Ducks, Gadwall, Northern Shovelers, Mallards and geese.
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**Date Taken:** 2020:12:17 10:53

**Location:**

Rio Grande Nature Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico
United States
4894.72 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/4000

**File Name:** CanadaGoose_D5X7623-RioGrandeNatureCenter-ABQ

© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com

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Gadwall - Mareca strepera — **Gadwall**
*(Mareca strepera)*

**Description:**
The Gadwall I saw on the water were all males. The Rio Grande Nature Center is one of my favorite locations to visit when I’m in Albuquerque. This was my first winter visit, and it did not disappoint. On this day I found Bufflehead on the water with Ruddy Ducks, Gadwall, Northern Shovelers, Mallards and geese.
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**Date Taken:** 2020:12:17 12:28

**Location:**

Rio Grande Nature Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico
United States
4902.59 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000

**File Name:** Gadwall_D5X8015-RioGrandeNatureCenter-ABQ

© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com

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Lesser Goldfinch - Spinus psaltria — **Lesser Goldfinch**
*(Spinus psaltria)*

**Description:**
There was a riches in finches on this morning, with American and this Lesser Goldfinch, along with abundant Pine Siskins. The Rio Grande Nature Center is one of my favorite locations to visit when I’m in Albuquerque. This was my first winter visit, and it did not disappoint.
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**Date Taken:** 2020:12:17 11:28

**Location:**

Rio Grande Nature Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico
United States
4895.32 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/4000

**File Name:** LesserGoldfinch_D5X7879-RioGrandeNatureCenter-ABQ

© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com

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Pine Siskin - Spinus pinus — **Pine Siskin**
*(Spinus pinus)*

**Description:**
There was an abundance of Pine Siskins during my visit. The Rio Grande Nature Center is one of my favorite locations to visit when I’m in Albuquerque. This was my first winter visit, and it did not disappoint.
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**Date Taken:** 2020:12:17 11:12

**Location:**

Rio Grande Nature Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico
United States
4895.32 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/8000

**File Name:** PineSiskin_D5X7656-RioGrandeNatureCenter-ABQ

© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com

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Spotted Towhee - Pipilo maculatus — **Spotted Towhee**
*(Pipilo maculatus)*

**Description:**
Spotted Towhees are year-round residents in the Rio Grande Valley. The Rio Grande Nature Center is one of my favorite locations to visit when I’m in Albuquerque. This was my first winter visit, and it did not disappoint.
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**Date Taken:** 2020:12:17 11:38

**Location:**

Rio Grande Nature Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico
United States
4895.32 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/1000

**File Name:** SpottedTowhee_D5X7930-RioGrandeNatureCenter-ABQ

© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com

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Western Bluebird - Sialia mexicana — **Western Bluebird**
*(Sialia mexicana)*

**Description:**
I didn’t photograph the Eastern Bluebirds I saw here, but just as is shown by this Western Bluebird, both species were enjoying the mistletoe fruit. The Rio Grande Nature Center is one of my favorite locations to visit when I’m in Albuquerque. This was my first winter visit, and it did not disappoint.
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**Date Taken:** 2020:12:17 11:40

**Location:**

Rio Grande Nature Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico
United States
4895.32 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000

**File Name:** WesternBluebird_D5X7940-RioGrandeNatureCenter-ABQ

© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com

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White-Breasted Nuthatch - Sitta carolinensis — **White-Breasted Nuthatch**
*(Sitta carolinensis)*

**Description:**
White-Breasted Nuthatches seem to be present here at any time of the year. The Rio Grande Nature Center is one of my favorite locations to visit when I’m in Albuquerque. This was my first winter visit, and it did not disappoint.
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**Date Taken:** 2020:12:17 11:17

**Location:**

Rio Grande Nature Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico
United States
4895.32 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000

**File Name:** WhiteBreastedNuthatch_D5X7740-RioGrandeNatureCenter-ABQ

© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com

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Yellow-Rumped Warbler - Setophaga coronata auduboni — **Yellow-Rumped Warbler**
*(Setophaga coronata auduboni)*

**Description:**
I found both the Audubon’s and the Myrtle forms of Yellow-Rumped Warbler this morning. The Rio Grande Nature Center is one of my favorite locations to visit when I’m in Albuquerque. This was my first winter visit, and it did not disappoint.
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**Date Taken:** 2020:12:17 11:25

**Location:**

Rio Grande Nature Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico
United States
4895.32 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/4000

**File Name:** YellowRumpedWarbler-Audubon_D5X7847-RioGrandeNatureCenter-ABQ

© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com

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Yellow-Rumped Warbler - Setophaga coronata coronata — **Yellow-Rumped Warbler**
*(Setophaga coronata coronata)*

**Description:**
I found both Audubon’s and this Myrtle form of Yellow-Rumped Warbler during my visit. The Rio Grande Nature Center is one of my favorite locations to visit when I’m in Albuquerque. This was my first winter visit, and it did not disappoint.
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**Date Taken:** 2020:12:17 11:22

**Location:**

Rio Grande Nature Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico
United States
4895.32 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/4000

**File Name:** YellowRumpedWarbler-Myrtle_D5X7823-RioGrandeNatureCenter-ABQ

© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com

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American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

This was my first meeting with winterized American Goldfinches. The Rio Grande Nature Center is one of my favorite locations to visit when I’m in Albuquerque. This was my first winter visit, and it did not disappoint.

American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

North American Beaver

Castor canadensis

Waterfowl wasn’t the only life-form on the water this morning. I found this beaver snacking on twigs. The Rio Grande Nature Center is one of my favorite locations to visit when I’m in Albuquerque. This was my first winter visit, and it did not disappoint.

Black-Capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

Tuesday at 10,600’ the chickadees I met were Mountain Chickadees. Now Wednesday, at 4900’ it was Black-Capped Chickadees. The Rio Grande Nature Center is one of my favorite locations to visit when I’m in Albuquerque. This was my first winter visit, and it did not disappoint.

Black-Capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

Black-Capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

The Rio Grande Nature Center is one of my favorite locations to visit when I’m in Albuquerque. This was my first winter visit, and it did not disappoint. On this day I found Bufflehead on the water with Ruddy Ducks, Gadwall, Northern Shovelers, Mallards and geese.

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

It was cold, and the geese had to contend with ice on the water. The Rio Grande Nature Center is one of my favorite locations to visit when I’m in Albuquerque. This was my first winter visit, and it did not disappoint. On this day I found Bufflehead on the water with Ruddy Ducks, Gadwall, Northern Shovelers, Mallards and geese.

Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

Canada Geese were constantly moving around on the reserve during my visit. The Rio Grande Nature Center is one of my favorite locations to visit when I’m in Albuquerque. This was my first winter visit, and it did not disappoint. On this day I found Bufflehead on the water with Ruddy Ducks, Gadwall, Northern Shovelers, Mallards and geese.

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

The Gadwall I saw on the water were all males. The Rio Grande Nature Center is one of my favorite locations to visit when I’m in Albuquerque. This was my first winter visit, and it did not disappoint. On this day I found Bufflehead on the water with Ruddy Ducks, Gadwall, Northern Shovelers, Mallards and geese.

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

Lesser Goldfinch

Spinus psaltria

There was a riches in finches on this morning, with American and this Lesser Goldfinch, along with abundant Pine Siskins. The Rio Grande Nature Center is one of my favorite locations to visit when I’m in Albuquerque. This was my first winter visit, and it did not disappoint.

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

There was an abundance of Pine Siskins during my visit. The Rio Grande Nature Center is one of my favorite locations to visit when I’m in Albuquerque. This was my first winter visit, and it did not disappoint.

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

Spotted Towhee

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhees are year-round residents in the Rio Grande Valley. The Rio Grande Nature Center is one of my favorite locations to visit when I’m in Albuquerque. This was my first winter visit, and it did not disappoint.

Western Bluebird

Sialia mexicana

I didn’t photograph the Eastern Bluebirds I saw here, but just as is shown by this Western Bluebird, both species were enjoying the mistletoe fruit. The Rio Grande Nature Center is one of my favorite locations to visit when I’m in Albuquerque. This was my first winter visit, and it did not disappoint.

White-Breasted Nuthatch

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatches seem to be present here at any time of the year. The Rio Grande Nature Center is one of my favorite locations to visit when I’m in Albuquerque. This was my first winter visit, and it did not disappoint.

White-Breasted Nuthatch

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch

Sitta carolinensis

Yellow-Rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata auduboni

I found both the Audubon’s and the Myrtle forms of Yellow-Rumped Warbler this morning. The Rio Grande Nature Center is one of my favorite locations to visit when I’m in Albuquerque. This was my first winter visit, and it did not disappoint.

Yellow-Rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata coronata

I found both Audubon’s and this Myrtle form of Yellow-Rumped Warbler during my visit. The Rio Grande Nature Center is one of my favorite locations to visit when I’m in Albuquerque. This was my first winter visit, and it did not disappoint.