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| Birding Around Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Birding Around Las Vegas ![]() |
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Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, is a U.S. Bureau of Land Management area located on the western edge of the Las Vegas Valley (map). In addition to other lands, the conservation area includes the spectacular red and white sandstone cliffs that can be seen from town. The cliffs lie up against the Spring Mountains, and as the name implies, there are many springs. The better birding is associated with springs, but there are no especially hot birding spots. Most of the springs are surrounded by dry Mojave Desert Scrub vegetation, so they bring in desert species seeking water and insects associated with the riparian vegetation. While the birding at Red Rocks rarely is spectacular, the scenery certainly is, and the place is worth a visit even with low expectations for birds. Except for weekends when it is too crowded, the Willow Springs Picnic Area usually has good birding. For More Information and details of getting to Red Rocks, fees, hours, and other information, see the Red Rock Canyon Overview Page. Note that while the Red Rocks National Conservation Area is a very large place, locals refer to the Scenic Loop area as "Red Rocks." When locals say they are going to Red Rocks, they are usually going to the Scenic Loop Drive area. |
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