If you are planning to come to New Mexico, why not combine visits to Sandia Crest and the Festival of the Cranes? The Festival is a bit later in the month, assuring that there will already be good sized rosy-finch flocks at the Crest.
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Festival of the Cranes at Bosque del Apache - Nov 17-22, 2009
2009 is the 22nd year the City of Socorro, New Mexico and the Bosque del Apache NWR will celebrate the return of the cranes with this popular and acclaimed Festival. Registration for the November 17-22 Festival is underway, and if you're considering being a part of it, we strongly urge you to register NOW!