(Deming) - Who would have thought that the Deming wastewater treatment plant was such a good place to spend the morning?
About 20 people recently attended a birdwatching field trip at the water treatment plant that was sponsored by Audubon New Mexico. Young and old alike enjoyed seeing the birds that use the ponds as habitat.
The Deming ponds contain treated water that is critical for birds, especially on hot summer days.
Audubon volunteers helped attendees to identify the birds using binoculars and spotting scopes.
Over 200 individual birds (25 different species) were seen in a 90 minute time period.
The group also learned that the ponds are good for people as well as birds. The City of Deming uses the treated wastewater to irrigate landscape plants in the city’s parks, around government buildings and other properties.
New Mexico Audubon Society holds monthly meetings in Deming on the second Tuesday of each month at La Fonda Restaurant, 601 E. Pine St. at 5:15p.m.
The public is invited to attend.
About 20 people recently attended a birdwatching field trip at the water treatment plant that was sponsored by Audubon New Mexico. Young and old alike enjoyed seeing the birds that use the ponds as habitat.
The Deming ponds contain treated water that is critical for birds, especially on hot summer days.
Audubon volunteers helped attendees to identify the birds using binoculars and spotting scopes.
Over 200 individual birds (25 different species) were seen in a 90 minute time period.
The group also learned that the ponds are good for people as well as birds. The City of Deming uses the treated wastewater to irrigate landscape plants in the city’s parks, around government buildings and other properties.
New Mexico Audubon Society holds monthly meetings in Deming on the second Tuesday of each month at La Fonda Restaurant, 601 E. Pine St. at 5:15p.m.
The public is invited to attend.
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