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Saturday Field Trip: Henderson Bird Viewing

FIELD TRIP DETAILS

Destination: Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve, 350 E Galleria Dr, Henderson, NV

Date: Saturday, November 21

Time/Meet-up location: 7:30am to 3:00pm from new Sunriver Smiths Grocery (4582 S Pioneer Rd, off I-15 exit 4)

Transportation/cost: Carpools from Smiths, $10 for driver. Or drive yourself, 260 miles round trip.

Registration by Nov. 16: Helps organize carpooling. If driving yourself, please also register so we know who to expect.https://www.mobilize.us/audubon-chapters/?show_all_events=true&tag_ids=27343. Please register for this specific event. Registrants will receive additional trip information.

Directions (130 miles, 2 hours):

  • I-15 South into Las Vegas (go ~115 miles)

  • Exit 42 onto I-15/US 93/95 toward Phoenix (go ~12 miles)

  • Exit 64B and turn Left onto Galleria Drive (go ~2.3 miles)

  • Left at small sign: “Bird Viewing Preserve” after 250 E Galleria Dr; then go to end after right-hand turn toward parking lot (~.6 mile)

Conditions: Three-quarter mile of level dirt and gravel paths; ADA accessible; restrooms

Bring/wear: Binoculars/scope, sunscreen and hat, ample food and water, sturdy walking/hiking shoes, layered clothing for possible chilly and windy weather

Photography: Up-close views of most species!

Lunch: We’ll eat our lunches at the facility

Trip Leader: Paul Hicks: 360-870-3819 | paulhicks7373@gmail.com

Learn more about this location by visitng https://www.redrockaudubon.com/places-to-bird,