Spring Migration Has Started at the Nature Ceenter

A Horned Grebe has been seen on the parking lot pond. Also seen have been an Osprey, a Snowy Egret, and 19 White-faced Ibis. A Gray Flycatcher was seen on the Bosque Trail. The first-of-season Wilson's Warbler and a Green-tailed Towhee were spotted at the Herb Garden.

Turkey Talk at the Nature Center

Saturday April 5

10:30

Discovery Room - Rio Grande nature Center State Park

WHAT: "Wild Turkey Restoration Project on the Pueblo of Santa Ana"
WHO: Glenn Harper, Range and Wildlife Manager on Santa Ana Pueblo.

The Pueblo of Santa Ana's turkey restoration project has been very successful, with turkeys dispersing off-pueblo to points north and east. Glenn will talk about the project, show some great photos from the Pueblo's remote 'turkey cams' and talk about the concept of wildness in a turkey population.

Please come to this turkey talk and bring your questions!