Bernardo Waterfowl Area
The winter home of thousands of beautiful snow geese and sandhill cranes.

πŸ“œ 1,675-acre waterfowl management area in New Mexico.
πŸ” Winter home to thousands of sandhill cranes and snow geese.

Why Go

🐦 Observe thousands of sandhill cranes and snow geese
πŸŒ… Witness spectacular mass lift-offs at sunrise and sunset
🦌 Spot other wildlife like mule deer, pheasants, hawks, eagles
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Explore a 3-mile driving loop with elevated viewing platforms

Why Avoid

πŸ₯Ά Early morning temperatures can be very low

Tips

⏰ Arrive before sunrise for best viewing at the pond blinds
🧀 Dress warmly for cold early mornings

Cost

πŸ’° No admission fee.

Hours

πŸ•’ Daily, one half hour before sunrise to one half hour after sunset.

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