| Ownership |
Private |
| Habitats |
Grassland, Wetland (saline/alkaline lakes) |
| Land-use |
Rangeland/pastureland, Agriculture |
| Threats |
Intensified agriculture/grazing, Dredging/canalization |
| Site Criteria |
State waterfowl (D4ii), State shorebirds (D4v) |
| Site Description |
Grasslands interspersed with
agricultural land on the eastern edge of New Mexico. Multiple ownership,
primarily private. |
| Birds |
When playas are full, large numbers of waterfowl and
shorebirds migrate through. In winter large numbers of waterfowl use the playas.
Grasslands can be productive for sparrows especially Grasshopper Sparrow in
breeding season.
Additional Data:
Waterfowl (W), 1994 - maximum=10000
Shorebirds (FM) - average=50-75, maximum=150+ |
| Conservation Issues |
Conversion of grassland to agriculture. Dredging or
degrading the playas. |
| Conservation Plan |
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| Monitor(s) |
None assigned. |
| Nominator |
Christopher Rustay, 1824 Stanford Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM,
87106 |
| Sources |
Personal observations (PO) |
| Links |
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| Directions |
Private land |
