Lake birding habitat

Lake Mead National Recreation Area - 33 Hole Overlook

Nevada · Southwest

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Lake Mead National Recreation Area - 33 Hole Overlook is a productive birding destination in Nevada, with 269 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Cinnamon Teal, Northern Shoveler, 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

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

4/21/2026Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

4/21/2026Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve1 observed

Horned Grebe

Podiceps auritus

4/21/2026Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve1 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

4/21/2026Henderson Bird, Viewing Preserve1 observed

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

4/21/2026Clark County Wetlands Park--Pabco Area1 observed

American Herring Gull

Larus smithsonianus

4/21/2026Lake Mead NRA--33 Hole Overlook1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

4/19/2026Clark County Wetlands Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Gadwall

44/21/2026

Mallard

24/21/2026

Redhead

34/21/2026

Gambel's Quail

34/21/2026

American Coot

164/21/2026

American Avocet

14/21/2026

Killdeer

14/21/2026

Semipalmated Plover

14/21/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

14/21/2026

Least Sandpiper

164/21/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

24/21/2026

Ring-billed Gull

144/21/2026

Forster's Tern

24/21/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

24/21/2026

White-faced Ibis

24/21/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

14/21/2026

Snowy Egret

14/21/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/21/2026

Turkey Vulture

44/21/2026

Common Raven

34/21/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Lake Mead National Recreation Area - 33 Hole Overlook for birding?
The best months to visit Lake Mead National Recreation Area - 33 Hole Overlook for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Lake Mead National Recreation Area - 33 Hole Overlook?
Notable species at Lake Mead National Recreation Area - 33 Hole Overlook include Cinnamon Teal, Northern Shoveler, Mallard, Green-winged Teal, Common Goldeneye. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lake Mead National Recreation Area - 33 Hole Overlook?
Birding at Lake Mead National Recreation Area - 33 Hole Overlook is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Lake Mead National Recreation Area - 33 Hole Overlook?
Lake Mead National Recreation Area - 33 Hole Overlook offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.