Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge New Mexico

Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

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The Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge is located in southern New Mexico. It was founded in 1939 and is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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4.5/5 · 543 reviews
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Nov 27, 2023
We live in South Texas along the "birding trail" and enjoy taking amateur photos. This was our first time to Bosque Del Apache; we were there Nov 14 and Nov 15, prior to the Festival, so the crane p… Full review by beachboywantabe
Jun 1, 2023
The five stars are for the preservation of this unique ecosystem - wetlands in the middle of the desert. Our experience was closer to four stars. We arrived around 10AM and didn't see much wildlife. … Full review by Elisa P
May 11, 2023
We went for the festival of the cranes but there weren't any, there was hardly anything. Went further to the Birds of Bernardo and found everything there. The Bosque was a huge disappointment. Eve… Full review by Ln L
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Facts

Date founded:1939
Visitors:160,000 (2006)

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Q:
What is the closest airport to Bosque del Apache
A:
Albuquerque International Airport is the closest airport with regularly scheduled service. About 100 miles away.
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Answer by dbinhou7511 · Oct 26, 2021
Q:
Are the sandhill cranes still in the Bosque, now MID-february?
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There are still small flocks but will be moving soon. Refuge staff can give you updates as well as on line
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