Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve
Nevada · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
Free
Open daily, 6 AM - 2 PM
About This Location
Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve is a productive birding destination in Nevada, with 327 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Canada Goose, Blue-winged Teal, 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
Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
Branta canadensis
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Rock Pigeon
Columba livia
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Contopus cooperi
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Cinnamon Teal
Northern Shoveler
American Wigeon
Mallard
Bufflehead
Ruddy Duck
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Common Gallinule
American Coot
American Avocet
Ring-billed Gull
California Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Eared Grebe
Black-crowned Night Heron
Great Egret
Turkey Vulture
Birding Tips
- 1
Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.
- 2
Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
- 4
Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Clark County Wetlands Park
- Lake Mead National Recreation Area
- Sloan Canyon
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