Urban Park birding habitat

Sunset Park

Nevada · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Sunset Park is a productive birding destination in Nevada, with 272 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Cinnamon Teal, and American Wigeon 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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

Canada Goose

84/21/2026

Mallard

124/21/2026

Redhead

14/21/2026

Gambel's Quail

94/21/2026

Rock Pigeon

4/21/2026

Mourning Dove

114/21/2026

Greater Roadrunner

14/21/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

84/21/2026

Costa's Hummingbird

14/21/2026

Killdeer

24/21/2026

Verdin

94/21/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

14/21/2026

Black-tailed Gnatcatcher

64/21/2026

European Starling

54/21/2026

Northern Mockingbird

34/21/2026

Phainopepla

54/21/2026

House Sparrow

44/21/2026

Brewer's Sparrow

84/21/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

14/21/2026

Green-tailed Towhee

14/21/2026

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