Birding in Nevada

The top birding locations in Nevada include Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge, Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge - Crystal Reservoir, Carson Lake, Clark County Wetlands Park, Clark County Wetlands Park - Pabco Area, Clark County Wetlands Park - Wells Trailhead, Cornerstone Park, Desert National Wildlife Refuge - Corn Creek (Field Station), Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve, Indian Springs (town), Key Pittman Wildlife Management Area - Frenchy Lake, Key Pittman Wildlife Management Area - Nesbitt Lake, Lake Mead National Recreation Area - 33 Hole Overlook, Lake Mead National Recreation Area - Boulder Beach, Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area, Miller's Rest Stop, Overton Wildlife Management Area, Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge, Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge - Headquarters, Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge - Lower Lake, Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge - Middle Marsh, Pahrump - Discovery Park (Willow Creek Golf Course), Primm Forest Preserve, Pyramid Lake, Pyramid Lake - Willows, Pyramid Lake Delta, Rancho San Rafael Park, Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Rye Patch Dam, South Fork State Recreation Area, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge, Sunset Park, Swan Lake Nature Study Area - Boardwalk, Warm Springs Natural Area, Washoe Lake State Park. Each offers unique habitats and species.

The best seasons for birding in Nevada are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration brings diverse species through the area. Winter offers opportunities for cold-weather specialties and waterfowl.

Notable species in Nevada include White-faced Ibis, American Avocet, Snowy Plover, Long-billed Curlew, Canvasback, Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, Cinnamon Teal, and more. The state supports wetland, desert, marsh, lake, urban park, river/riparian, grassland, chaparral, coastal, forest, mountain habitats.