Red Cliffs Audubon November Field Trip/ Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve

RCA’s November field trip will be to Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve in Henderson, Nevada, on Saturday, November 21. With its nine brush-lined ponds, this unsuspectingly lush 140-acre oasis in the desert attracts at close viewing distance 25-plus waterfowl and dozens of wetland species, including seven heron-types and several shorebirds. We’ll hope to encounter birds not typically found in our area: Common Gallinule, Least Bittern, Black-tailed Gnatcatcher; plus Costa’s Hummingbird and Crissal Thrasher. (More info at: https://travelnevada.com/wildlife/henderson-bird-viewing-preserve/) Please sign up via the link on the RCA website, whether taking the van or carpooling ($10 contribution) or driving yourself. Meet-up Location: Sun River Smiths Grocery (4582 S Pioneer Rd, off I-15 exit 4) 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. 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.