350 E. Galleria Dr.  (at Moser Drive)
(702) 267-4180
bird.preserve@cityofhenderson.com

Hours

The Preserve is located at 350 E. Galleria Dr., near the intersection of Galleria Drive and Boulder Highway (look for signs in the medians). It is located within the Water Reclamation Facility and sits on approximately 140 acres.

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, we have some available for loan.

Named "Best Place For Bird Watching" in Desert Companion's 3rd Annual Best of the City.

Please do not feed the birds or wildlife. The Bird Viewing Preserve is located on the eastern edge of the Pacific Migratory Flyway and many of the birds that come here are temporary visitors. Feeding wildlife disrupts natural feeding behaviors and encourages an unhealthy association with humans. Pets are not permitted at the Bird Viewing Preserve.

While you're here, be sure to stop by our gift shop. We have a nice selection of souvenirs, educational materials, and gifts for every bird lover. We also offer programs for all ages. Please refer to Henderson Happenings.

Bird Viewing Preserve Bird Checklist

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.

Bird Viewing Preserve history