| Ownership |
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| Habitats |
Forest (riparian), Wetlands (lake, river) |
| Land-use |
Water management, Hunting, Recreation |
| Threats |
Non-native/invasive plants |
| Site Criteria |
State conservation species (D1), State wading birds (D4iii) |
| Site Description |
A small dam approximately 30
feet high blocks a portion of the Pecos River creating a slight impoundment
behind. Either side is lined with very dense saltcedar. |
| Birds |
A large number of egrets and herons nest here. The
area has become more important as other rookeries have become uninhabitable in
the area. It hosts very large numbers of cormorants and pelicans during
migration. Additional notes: Snowy Egret (B) - "several"; Double-crested
Cormorant - maximum=900 |
| Conservation Issues |
While saltcedar a serious "threat" here, it also
provides the nesting habitat for egrets/herons and cuckoos. |
| 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 per Steve West (PO)
B. Howe personal communication - this area not surveyed during Pecos R. surveys in 80's. |
| Links |
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| Directions |
Southeast of Carlsbad along the Pecos River.
Take a spur road off NM-216. |
