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

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

Gadwall

26/13/2026

Mallard

56/13/2026

Gambel's Quail

26/13/2026

White-winged Dove

16/13/2026

Mourning Dove

16/13/2026

Greater Roadrunner

26/13/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

16/13/2026

American Coot

46/13/2026

Killdeer

26/13/2026

Western Grebe

6/13/2026

Clark's Grebe

6/13/2026

White-faced Ibis

126/13/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

26/13/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/13/2026

American White Pelican

26/13/2026

Turkey Vulture

26/13/2026

Say's Phoebe

36/13/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

16/13/2026

Loggerhead Shrike

26/13/2026

Common Raven

36/13/2026

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.