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Description
Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve is the third largest body of water in southern Nevada and has one of the highest bird species totals of any birding site in Nevada. Marsh and stream-side habitat in the nearby Las Vegas Wash, combined with open ponds and trees attracts birds of all kinds. Desert species, waterbirds, wading birds, migrant songbirds, and shorebirds can be abundant here. More than 270 species of resident and migratory birds have been recorded. Up to 20 or so species of waterfowl may be observed during migration, along with an equal number of shorebird species, plus several types of gulls and terns.
Nesting waterbirds here include Cinnamon Teal, Ruddy Duck, Pied-billed Grebe, Eared Grebe, Western Grebe, Least Bittern, Black-crowned Night-Heron (Eurasian), Black-necked Stilt and American Avocet. Rarities such as Long-tailed Duck, Neotropic Cormorant and Black Skimmer have been seen here. The preserve is home to more than waterbirds. A walk around the ponds in spring can bring sightings of Gambel's Quail, Greater Roadrunner, Black-chinned Hummingbird, Anna's Hummingbird, Costa's Hummingbird, Black Phoebe, Verdin, Marsh Wren, Black-tailed Gnatcatcher, Crissal Thrasher, Abert's Towhee and Yellow-headed Blackbird.
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Access
The Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve is located in the Mojave Desert near Las Vegas, just seven miles east of the Las Vegas airport. Click on the P in the map for directions to the car park. Admission to the preserve is free, but all visitors must sign in at the Visitor Center.
The Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve operates with varying seasonal hours, open March through May from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, June through August from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM, September through November from 6:00 Am to 2:00 PM and December through February from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with the last entry 30 minutes prior to closing.
An ADA accessible paved path stretches about ¾ of a mile through the ponds, and beyond, level and soft surfaces make for easy walking and exploration. Restrooms on site.