Birding spots · New Mexico
Best Birding Spots in Union County, New Mexico
Clayton Lake State Park leads Union County's birding spots with 164 species reported, best in spring. 3 spots in the county have enough data to rank.
Species counts are birds reported at least three times in that season at that spot, 2016–2025. Busy spots list more species simply because more people look, so compare the checklist counts. Spot names come from public map data and hotspot listings.
| Spot | Species | Winter | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Lake State Park | 164 | 55 | 121 | 61 | 97 |
| Clayton Lake State Park (northwest) | 147 | 22 | 113 | 47 | 77 |
| Capulin Volcano National Monument | 84 | 9 | 47 | 63 | 40 |