The New Mexico Ornithological Society (NMOS) is a nonprofit, volunteer organization dedicated to gathering and disseminating accurate information concerning the bird life of New Mexico; promoting interest in and appreciation of the value of birds, both aesthetic and economic; supporting effective conservation of the state’s avifauna; facilitating opportunities for acquaintance and fellowship among those interested in birds and nature; and issuing publications as a means of furthering these ends.
Membership in NMOS is open to anyone with an interest in birds. Our members include amateur ornithologists of varying skill-levels, as well as professionals.
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Upcoming Events and Announcements!
New! The Fourth Edition of the
New Mexico Bird Finding Guide
is NOW AVAILABLE
Save the Date!
Upcoming Field Expedition:
“Short-eared Owl Search in Union and
Quay Counties (9-11 January 2026).”
Contact Matt Baumann for more information.
The eBird Trip Report for the
Joint NMOS/AFZO Field Expedition –
Resurvey of the San Francisco River
(19-22 June 2025)
is now available for viewing.
The eBird Trip Report for the NMOS 2025
Annual Meeting – Silver City, 16-18 May 2025
is now available for viewing.
NMOS has a new way to manage membership.
This new system, a platform from Member Planet, automates membership information and will
also be used to manage the annual meetings.