Questions about The Bosque del Apache

jbrowning · 08-08-2010, 10:29 AM

So I'm headed to The Bosque del Apache in November sometime. Can someone give me suggestions of inexpensive places to stay close by there? Also I will be taking my K20D's along with the DA*300 and the Sigma 50-500mm are these going to give me enough reach for photographing the birds or do I need something a little longer?

Thanks
Jim Browning

**interested_observer** · 08-08-2010, 10:43 AM

I have never been there, but here is a page that addresses photography, where to stay and what else to see....

**Kerrowdown** · 08-08-2010, 11:33 AM

I must admit that I had to Google it, as I'd never heard of the place before.

But what I read quickly about it, sounds like you will have a great time, I'm quite jealous.

RioRico · 08-08-2010, 12:26 PM

I drove through there a few years ago (pre-Pentax for me) and stayed in Socorro, a nearby city (college town). Sorry, I don't recall which motel, but cheap ones abounded then. Socorro town has its odd fascinations. Don't miss the town park with the statue made from a fragment of the Trinity nuke. And especially don't miss the Very Large Array, 50 miles west of Socorro. Have fun!

jbrowning · 08-08-2010, 03:16 PM

Thanks interested_observerfor the links. I have been to plenty of links about the place. But I was wondering if anyone from the website had actually been there that could give me a a hands on view of it.

Thanks
Jim

08-08-2010, 10:29 AM	#1
jbrowning Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 996	Questions about The Bosque del Apache So I'm headed to The Bosque del Apache in November sometime. Can someone give me suggestions of inexpensive places to stay close by there? Also I will be taking my K20D's along with the DA*300 and the Sigma 50-500mm are these going to give me enough reach for photographing the birds or do I need something a little longer? Thanks Jim Browning

08-08-2010, 10:43 AM	#2
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	I have never been there, but here is a page that addresses photography, where to stay and what else to see.... Tumbnail guide to birding and photographing at Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge http://www.luminous-landscape.com/locations/bosque.shtml http://www.imagenorthwest.com/bosque_del_apache.html http://www.rlrouse.com/bird-photography.html

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08-08-2010, 11:33 AM	#3
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	I must admit that I had to Google it, as I'd never heard of the place before. But what I read quickly about it, sounds like you will have a great time, I'm quite jealous.

08-08-2010, 12:26 PM	#4
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	I drove through there a few years ago (pre-Pentax for me) and stayed in Socorro, a nearby city (college town). Sorry, I don't recall which motel, but cheap ones abounded then. Socorro town has its odd fascinations. Don't miss the town park with the statue made from a fragment of the Trinity nuke. And especially don't miss the Very Large Array, 50 miles west of Socorro. Have fun!

08-08-2010, 03:16 PM	#5
jbrowning Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 996 Original Poster	Thanks interested_observerfor the links. I have been to plenty of links about the place. But I was wondering if anyone from the website had actually been there that could give me a a hands on view of it. Thanks Jim