Observation date: February 16, 2026
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Flying along Galisteo Creek and alighting on moist sand; may well have been taking in minerals/moisture. This is the first of the species I've been able to photograph this winter. We did see two at Santa Fe Canyon Preserve on 2/11/26.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: February 20, 2026
Coordinator notes: Thanks for the extra info, Rene. I have not seen one yet, but a handful have been reported.
