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

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Sanderling

Calidris alba

8/18/2026El Dorado Dry Lake1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

8/16/2026Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve1 observed

Horned Grebe

Podiceps auritus

8/15/2026Henderson 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

Rock Wren (Northern)

Salpinctes obsoletus

8/8/2026Red Rock Canyon NCA--Red Spring1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

8/18/2026

Cinnamon Teal

18/18/2026

Mallard

8/18/2026

Redhead

28/18/2026

Ruddy Duck

18/18/2026

Mourning Dove

258/18/2026

Greater Roadrunner

18/18/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

18/18/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

28/18/2026

Rufous Hummingbird

18/18/2026

American Coot

108/18/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

68/18/2026

Black Phoebe

18/18/2026

Western Kingbird

28/18/2026

Western Warbling Vireo

18/18/2026

Verdin

38/18/2026

Northern Mockingbird

58/18/2026

American Robin

38/18/2026

House Finch

108/18/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

38/18/2026

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.