| Ownership |
Bureau of Land Management |
| Habitats |
Wetlands (ephemeral) |
| Land-use |
Rangeland/pastureland, Mineral and gas exploration |
| Threats |
Agricultural intensification, Introduced plants, Disturbance to birds |
| Site Criteria |
State conservation species (D1) |
| Site Description |
Scrub riparian area with
remnant cottonwood and willow. Recently purchased by the BLM. One of perhaps
four sites in Eddy County with native cottonwood/riparian area left. |
| Birds |
Has breeding Bell's Vireo. Additionally contains other
priority species such as Painted Bunting, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Summer Tanager
and Orchard Oriole. One of very few breeding sites for Painted Bunting and
Orchard Oriole. |
| Conservation Issues |
Salt cedar has invaded some of the river.
Grazing is allowed along the river with potential for habitat disturbance and
cowbird parasitism.
Mineral and gas exploration in area may cause significant disturbance. |
| Conservation Plan |
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| Monitor(s) |
None assigned. |
| Nominator |
Steve West, 1105 Ocotillo Canyon, Carlsbad, NM
88220, 505-885-3636, wthrswift@carlsbadnm.com |
| Sources |
Personal observations (PO) |
| Links |
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| Directions |
Go south of Malaga on US285 to a wash that the road
crosses just before the New Mexico-Texas border. |
