Tucker Davidson

Senior Associate of Water Conservation, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Southwest
About

Tucker (he/him) joins the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Southwest team as a senior water associate with aims to expand riparian restoration projects along the Rio Grande and to help secure water availability for birds and people in perpetuity.

Tucker earned a B.S. from Mississippi State University in 2015 where he studied Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science. After graduating, Tucker worked as a seasonal biologist for several bird conservation and research organizations across the West, but quickly fell in love with the diversity and richness of life in New Mexico. In 2021, Tucker returned to school and earned a M.S. degree in Wildlife, Aquatic, and Wildlands Science and Management as well as a graduate certificate in Geographic Information Science and Technology from Texas Tech University. Tucker’s research investigated the effects of forest thinning on Pinyon-juniper bird communities in central New Mexico.

When he isn’t working, Tucker enjoys woodworking, hiking, taking care of his house plants, and playing with his cats.

Articles by Tucker Davidson

When the Rio Runs Dry
September 26, 2025 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Southwest's efforts to provide refuge for wildlife on the Rio Grande
Western Water
Bird of the Month: The Black Phoebe
March 12, 2025 — Often found perched on low branches or rocks close to the water, the Black Phoebe (Sayornis nigricans) is a flycatcher brimming with personality
SOUTHWEST
Bird Surveys in the Isleta Reach
February 10, 2025 — Updates from the Isleta Reach Bosque Birds Beckon Birders
SOUTHWEST
Bird of the Month: Lucy’s Warbler (Oreothlypis luciae)
February 20, 2024 — Lucy’s Warblers are small, desert-dwelling warblers found in the Southwestern United States. These warblers have historically found their stronghold in dense, lowland riparian mesquite bosques, which can be some of the hottest places in the country.
SOUTHWEST