Backyard Birders
Our goal is to appreciate, understand and identify
birds in our backyards and the environs of Placitas.
The format of our meetings can range from simply
identifying birds at our feeders, to hosting a speaker
on subjects relating to birding, or bird walks in around
our local areas.
Meetings are held at the Placitas Cafe.
We meet monthly on the 3rd Wednesday at 9:30 am,
January through November.
Meeting dates for 2023 are attached, and also listed
on the Jardineros master calendar.
Backyard Birders began in 2012
All members are welcome!
Previous Chairs -
Judith Roderick
Lilith Ren
Annie Gross
Natale Searl, founder
Diane Wise, inspiration for
Backyard Birders
MEMBERS -
Susan Arreola
Lisa Avila
Seth Betterly
Ellie Blossom
Cindy Bourne
Nadine Burton
Becky Cohen
Janice Grann
Robert Grann
Annie Gross
Nancy Guist
Dartha Hargrove
Kathy Hays
Vicky Kimmel
Linda Lockett
Harriet Neal
Jim Neal
Carol Ordogne
Paul Ordogne
Jean Roberts
Judith Roderick
Joanne Ruhl
Nancy Smith
Paul Smith
Mike Stoy
Sandy Stoy
Sherri Streicher
Betty Vreeke
A Joyful Journey — Celebrating More Than 50 Years of Sharing & Caring
Joanne Ruhl, Chair 2023
Some photos of birders first outing and in-person
meeting in a very long time! Click on each photo
to enlarge