From 9.29.26-10.5.26 my father, brother and I drove from Chicago, IL to Las Vegas, NM and back. This is part of Day 6.
See all of the New Mexico trip posts at New Mexico 2026.
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| Curve-billed Thrasher |
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| Mourning Dove |
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| White-winged Dove |
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| White-winged Dove |
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| Lesser Goldfinches and Cassin's Finch |
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| Cooper's Hawk and White-winged Dove |
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| Cooper's Hawk |
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| Cooper's Hawk |
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| Cacti |
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| Firethorn |
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| Tree Cholla |
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| Hot-air balloons |
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| Hot-air balloons and flock of birds |












