Parks and Recreation
Bird Viewing Preserve and Water Reclamation Facility
2400 B Moser Drive (at Sunset Drive)
(702) 267-4180
bird.preserve@cityofhenderson.com
Open Daily
6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
(Last entry at 2:30 p.m.)
The Preserve is home to thousands of migratory waterfowl as well as numerous resident desert birds. There are nine ponds available for birding, surrounded by both paved and soft surfaces. The paved path is approximately 3/4 of a mile long and is accessible by wheelchair. The soft surfaces are mostly level and allow for easy walking.
When you visit, expect to do a lot of walking and allow yourself adequate time to visit the area. We also recommend that you wear appropriate clothing and comfortable, sturdy shoes. Bring water, a hat, and wear sunscreen. If you do not have binoculars, the Preserve has some available for loan.
Please do not feed the birds or wildlife while visiting the Bird Preserve.
The Bird Preserve is part of a natural ecosystem and feeding the birds may
create an imbalance by attracting too many birds. Feeding the birds and wildlife
may also cause them to associate food with people and become more aggressive
towards visitors.
When visiting the Bird Viewing Preserve, please don't forget to see what's new at the gift shop.
The Preserve is located at 2400 B Moser Drive, near the intersection of Sunset Road and Boulder Highway (look for signs in the medians). It is located within the Water Treatment Facility and sits on approximately 140 acres.
The Bird Viewing Preserve offers programs for all ages. Please refer to the Parks and Recreation Department's quarterly leisure publication, Henderson Happenings.
Check the Henderson
Happenings for available classes
Summer
Summer is very hot, but you can still see lots birds here, including nesting American avocets, black-necked stilts and plenty of native waterfowl such as mallards and ruddy ducks. Of course, resident desert birds such as verdin, Abert's towhee, crissal thrasher and roadrunners make our facility their home year round.
Fall
During the fall you can expect to see large numbers of migratory waterfowl and returning shore birds. Fall migration is an exciting time with the possibility of seeing warblers, thrushes, flycatchers, sparrows and many other passerine species.
Winter and Early Spring
During the winter and early spring, you can expect to see many species of duck such as the northern shoveler, green wing, cinnamon and blue wing teal, pintail, bufflehead, and one of the most beautiful of all North American ducks, the wood duck. Winter is also an ideal time to see geese (Canada, snow and Ross's) and returning tundra swan. The Preserve also provides habitat for a variety of raptors including peregrine falcons, northern harriers and both Cooper's and sharpshinned hawks. Desert specialties and resident species include verdin, Abert's towhee, Gambel's quail, greater roadrunner and crissal thrasher.