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Photoshoot - Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge

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The Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge is an old Spanish Land Grant ranch on the Rio Grande River bottom that is strategically flooded each year to provide cover and feed for the thousands of Sand Hill Cranes and about 100,000 snow geese that flock there in winter months. The feed, cover, and water provided for the cranes also attracts a variety of other birds and mammals of all sizes and shapes to include elk, mule deer, javelinas and an occasional mountain lion. One can expect to see a variety of raptors including bald eagles. The wonderful, and often very colorful, fall scenery with the mountains as a backdrop to exquisite sunrise and sunsets is a bonus.

Meet at 5:45AM at the parking lot at the NW corner of W Goldwater Canyon Dr and N Remington Dr for a 6:00 AM departure. Riders will be assigned to vehicles before departure.

Approximately 6 ½ hours driving time (400 miles)

Meal break at Springerville, AZ

Accommodations:Comfort Inn Hotel, 1259 Frontage Rd. NW, Socorro, NM 87801. Cost of the rooms is $142 per night, plus tax, for a room with two beds. Participants will be expected to make their own reservations in advance. The number for the motel is 575-418-6207.
Website:https://www.choicehotels.com/new-mexico/socorro/comfort-inn-hotels/nm126

Passengers will share the cost of gas and a car wash after the shoot (drivers excluded). Be sure to bring enough money to cover meals and other expenses.

Return home at approximately 4:00 PM Dec. 4.