| Ownership |
Cibola National Forest, 2113 Osuna
Road, NE, Suite A, Albuquerque, NM 87113, 505-346-3900 |
| Habitats |
Forest (riparian, temperate coniferous), Wetlands (streams) |
| Land-use |
Grazing, Recreation |
| Threats |
Plant/animal introduction, Forest grazing |
| Site Criteria |
State conservation species (D1) |
| Site Description |
Contains several canyons primarily containing piñon/juniper and ponderosa pine
with a high preponderance of oak. |
| Birds |
According to USGS Breeding Bird Survey this site has a very
high density of Virginia's Warbler. Average =1.07/stop as opposed to the best
elsewhere in New Mexico (Vallecitos) of 0.4/stop.
There are also high numbers of Grace's Warbler and Plumbeous Vireo. There are a
number of other Partners in Flight priority species breeding here. |
| Conservation Issues |
Some areas in Tajique Canyon have been excluded from
grazing for some period but not permanently. Other areas are grazed but not excessively. |
| Conservation Plan |
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| Monitor(s) |
None assigned |
| Nominator |
Hart R. Schwarz, 505-346-2650, Cibola National Forest, 2113
Osuna Rd. NE, Suite A., Albuquerque, NM, 87113 |
| Sources |
USGS Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) |
| Links |
Cibola
National Forest |
| Directions |
Tajique Canyon runs northeast into the Manzano Mountains from
the village of Tijaque on NM-55. A forest road runs up the canyon. |
