Bird Viewing Preserve
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Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve is a 140-acre nature reserve located in Henderson, Nevada.
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Summary
The preserve has several hiking trails that lead through wetlands, ponds, and desert landscapes, offering visitors a chance to view a wide variety of birds and other wildlife.
One of the main attractions of the preserve are the bird blinds, which provide an up-close view of the birds without disturbing them. Visitors can spot over 200 different species of birds, including migratory birds like the American Coot, the Western Sandpiper, and the Snowy Egret. Other animals that can be seen in the preserve include rabbits, coyotes, and lizards.
The preserve also offers educational programs and events throughout the year, including guided nature walks, bird watching workshops, and conservation courses.
Interesting facts about the preserve include that it was created in the 1980s as a way to mitigate the loss of wetlands due to urban development in the area. The preserve is also used as a research site for the study of migratory birds.
The best time of year to visit the preserve is in the fall and winter, as many migratory birds pass through the area during this time. The preserve is closed during the summer months due to the extreme heat.
Overall, the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve is a must-see destination for bird and wildlife enthusiasts visiting Nevada. It offers a unique and educational experience for visitors of all ages.
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Park & Land Designation Reference
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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