Bosque del Apache National Refuge

Bosque del Apache National Refuge in Socorro, N.M

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Today we visited the National Wildlife Refuge and tomorrow we head toward Sedona, AZ.

On the way to the Refuge, we went through the town of San Antonio.  Same name -- different place.  

We found this cute little church on the side of the road but if

we blinked our eyes, we would have missed the whole town. 

When we arrived at the refuge the first thing we saw was

this RV er boon docked for the night.

  

 We stopped at the Welcome Center to get our map

of the 12 mile loop through the refuge.

Of course, Jeri had to check out sitting on the rock in

front of the center.  

Map in Hand, we were on our way.  We were told it was out of season to see a lot of wildlife, but as usual we were ready for anything.  

Are you ready to come along?

Right away, Ton found a little boardwalk.

We then headed along the marsh in the car to check things out.

Good Fisherman - 

Notice the Crayfish in his mouth.  

Looks like it got stuck in his throat.

The Beautiful Blue Heron

Natural Beauty of the Marsh

All kinds of ducks

Mom, Dad and their little ducklings

Looks like he can fish too

 It looks like Turtle time in the Marsh

Another beautiful Ibis

Ton's last picture before we leave

The drive was very scenic and we saw a lot more than we expected.  We hope you enjoyed it too.

We are looking forward to someplace new in Arizona tomorrow.