Scenes From Annual Festival Of The Cranes In Socorro

Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on November 29, 2022
- 5:54 am

Scene from the annual Festival of the Cranes Monday in Socorro. The Festival of the Cranes runs through Saturday, Dec. 3 and is a celebration of the winter migration of the sandhill cranes to the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. Avid birders from around the world flock to the Refuge to view the spectacular exhibit of fowl. For peak viewing arrive at the Refuge 30 minutes before sunrise and witness the huge array of roosting birds set out for their day of foraging. Head back in the afternoon about 30 minutes before sunset to watch the birds return from their hard day of work. In the meantime drive the Refuge’s tour loop for a closer look at the remaining animals on the scene and participate in one of the many events associated with the Festival. Beginning Thursday Dec. 1, there are more than 100 tours, workshops, socials and events. For more information, click here or call Friends of Bosque de Apache at 575.838.2120 or Festival of the Cranes at 575.835.2077. Photo by Liddie Martinez