Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge is one of the most popular bird photography places in the American West.  It lies between the Chupadera Mountains to the west and the San Pascual Mountains to the east and is a critical stopover for migrating waterfowl. The refuge is well known for the tens of thousands of cranes, geese, and ducks that winter here each year.   
Here is the Refuge website.    Trail descriptions  The website does not state the difficulty of these trails.  Most sound pretty easy, but you should call ahead or check with the visitor center.  Phone  575-835-1828.  There are more trails than I have listed below.

Marsh Overlook Trail is an easy 1.5 mile walk around a seasonally flooded wetland.
Boardwalk Trail 0.5 mile round trip

Rio Viejo Trail is 1.7 mile round trip along a former channel of the Rio Grande.
Wheelchair AccessibleDesert Arboretum 0.25mi. described as “mostly accessible”.

Snow Geese taking flight in front of an accessible vantage point at Bosque Del Apache, NM
Snow Geese take flight at Bosque Del Apache © Cathy & Gordon Illg

You can see thousands of waterbirds and photograph them from your car.  Thank you Cathy & Gordon Illg for this shot of snow geese and photographers.