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

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

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

8/9/2026Lake Mead NRA--Boulder Beach1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

118/21/2026

Common Merganser

88/21/2026

Mourning Dove

38/21/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

18/21/2026

American Coot

508/21/2026

American Avocet

48/21/2026

Killdeer

28/21/2026

Red-necked Phalarope

268/21/2026

Least Sandpiper

48/21/2026

Ring-billed Gull

158/21/2026

California Gull

138/21/2026

Forster's Tern

18/21/2026

Western Grebe

28/21/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

18/21/2026

White-faced Ibis

348/21/2026

Green Heron

18/21/2026

Great Blue Heron

18/21/2026

Turkey Vulture

108/21/2026

Horned Lark

68/21/2026

House Finch

28/21/2026

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.