As regular CFZ-watchers will know, for some time Corinna has been doing a column for Animals & Men and a regular segment on On The Track... particularly about out-of-place birds and rare vagrants. There seem to be more and more bird stories from all over the world hitting the news these days so, to make room for them all - and to give them all equal and worthy coverage - she has set up this new blog to cover all things feathery and Fortean.

Wednesday 14 May 2014

Corrales is for the birds

UPDATED: Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 6:07 am
PUBLISHED: Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 12:05 am


ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Corrales Bosque Preserve has been named an Important Bird Area (IBA) by the Audubon Society.

The preserve is composed of 662 acres on a narrow strip of riparian habitat located on the west side of the Rio Grande within the Village of Corrales.

Important Bird Areas are sites that provide essential breeding, migrating or wintering habitat for birds, according to Audubon New Mexico.

They are generally discrete sites that support one or more high-priority species, large concentrations of birds, exceptional habitat, and/or have substantial research value. The designation elevates a site’s visibility within the Audubon network as a priority for protection and as a destination for bird enthusiasts.

“We’re very excited about the addition of the Corrales Bosque Preserve to New Mexico’s portfolio of IBAs,” said Carol Beidleman, director of bird conservation for Audubon New Mexico.

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