Urban Park birding habitat

Cornerstone Park

Nevada · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Cornerstone Park is a productive birding destination in Nevada, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and Mallard 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

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

6/18/2026Springs Preserve1 observed

Horned Grebe

Podiceps auritus

6/18/2026Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve2 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

6/16/2026Lake Mead NRA--Hoover Dam (AZ)3 observed

Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

6/16/2026Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve1 observed

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus americanus

6/15/202689005, Boulder City US-NV 35.93922, -114.824771 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

6/13/2026Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

6/12/2026Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park, Las Vegas US-NV (36.1802,-115.1331)1 observed

Townsend's Warbler

Setophaga townsendi

6/8/2026Backyard Oasis1 observed

Vaux's Swift

Chaetura vauxi

6/7/2026Downtown Las Vegas90 observed

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

6/7/2026Sunset Park1 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

6/6/2026Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve1 observed

Sage Thrasher

Oreoscoptes montanus

6/6/2026Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve3 observed

Common Black Hawk

Buteogallus anthracinus

6/6/2026Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

6/19/2026

Muscovy Duck

76/19/2026

Mallard

226/19/2026

Rock Pigeon

6/19/2026

Mourning Dove

26/19/2026

Common Gallinule

46/19/2026

American Coot

186/19/2026

Black-necked Stilt

66/19/2026

Killdeer

56/19/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

76/19/2026

Western Grebe

16/19/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

16/19/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

16/19/2026

Verdin

36/19/2026

House Sparrow

26/19/2026

House Finch

26/19/2026

Yellow-headed Blackbird

46/19/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

36/19/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

136/19/2026

Common Yellowthroat

66/19/2026

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 Cornerstone Park for birding?
The best months to visit Cornerstone Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Cornerstone Park?
Notable species at Cornerstone Park include Snow Goose, Canada Goose, Mallard, Green-winged Teal, Redhead. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Cornerstone Park?
Birding at Cornerstone Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Cornerstone Park?
Cornerstone Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.