Urban Park birding habitat

Clark County Wetlands Park - Wells Trailhead

Nevada · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Clark County Wetlands Park - Wells Trailhead is a productive birding destination in Nevada, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Anna's Hummingbird, Canada Goose, and Cinnamon Teal among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Common Nighthawk

Chordeiles minor

8/22/20261501 Veterans Memorial Dr, Boulder City US-NV 35.95498, -114.848071 observed

Horned Grebe

Podiceps auritus

8/20/2026Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve1 observed

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus americanus

8/20/2026Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve1 observed

Sanderling

Calidris alba

8/18/2026El Dorado Dry Lake1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

8/16/2026Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve1 observed

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

8/14/2026Lake Mead NRA--Boulder Beach1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

28/23/2026

Gambel's Quail

98/23/2026

Rock Pigeon

128/23/2026

White-winged Dove

18/23/2026

Mourning Dove

18/23/2026

Greater Roadrunner

18/23/2026

Common Gallinule

28/23/2026

White-faced Ibis

18/23/2026

Green Heron

28/23/2026

Turkey Vulture

38/23/2026

Black Phoebe

18/23/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

18/23/2026

Verdin

68/23/2026

Tree Swallow

28/23/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

48/23/2026

Black-tailed Gnatcatcher

38/23/2026

Northern Mockingbird

18/23/2026

Abert's Towhee

28/23/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

18/23/2026

Common Yellowthroat

18/23/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Clark County Wetlands Park - Wells Trailhead for birding?
The best months to visit Clark County Wetlands Park - Wells Trailhead for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Clark County Wetlands Park - Wells Trailhead?
Notable species at Clark County Wetlands Park - Wells Trailhead include Anna's Hummingbird, Canada Goose, Cinnamon Teal, Gadwall, American Wigeon. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Clark County Wetlands Park - Wells Trailhead?
Birding at Clark County Wetlands Park - Wells Trailhead is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Clark County Wetlands Park - Wells Trailhead?
Clark County Wetlands Park - Wells Trailhead offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.