Birding
Lorenzi Park
Birding
Around Las Vegas, Urban
Las Vegas Valley
During winter, this pond is good for seeing waterfowl and grebes.
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Description
Lorenzi Park is a large urban park with ball fields, a
pond, and large trees. The Nevada State Museum and Historical Society,
which houses exhibits on the natural and cultural history of Las Vegas,
is located in the park. Picnic facilities, water, restrooms, and other
typical urban-park amenities are available. The rose garden can be good
for finding ground birds.
This is a nice area to escape the urban environment for a
few minutes and stroll around the lake birding the water and trees. |
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Location
Lorenzi Park is located in central Las Vegas, just northwest
of downtown at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Twin Lakes Drive.
From downtown Las Vegas, drive north (actually west here) on Highway 95
North for about 2 miles to Valley View. Exit Highway 95, turn right onto
Valley View, and drive north for about 0.5 miles to the
T-intersection at Washington Avenue. Turn right onto Washington and
drive east for about 1 block to Lorenzi Park (Table 1, Site 559), which
is on the right. Parking lots are located on the north, west, and south
sides of the park. |
The big cottonwood trees in front of the Nevada State Museum are good
for finding migrant warblers, and we have seen many hummingbirds
working these trees.
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Hours
Always open.
Fees
The park is free, but there is a $2 charge per person to visit the museum. |
The two brushy islands are good for waterfowl and wading birds (e.g.,
Great-blue Heron and Black-crowned Night-heron).
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Specialties
Lorenzi Park is good for finding and getting close to
waterfowl, grebes, and herons
during winter, and it is good for finding migrant and resident
passerine species during other times of year. During winter, watch for
Canada Geese, Pied-billed Grebes, American Wigeon, Mallards,
Black-crowned Night-herons, and Double-crested Cormorants. During
summer, watch for orioles, tanagers, flycatchers, and hummingbirds.
Perhaps unfortunately, this is also a good place
to see Rock Pigeons, House Sparrows, European Starlings, Great-tailed
Grackles, domestic geese, and domestic ducks.
Be sure to visit the Nevada State Museum. |
Be sure to check the palms and shrubs.
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Table 1. Highway Coordinates (NAD27; UTM Zone 11S).
| Site # |
Location |
Latitude (°N) |
Longitude (°W) |
UTM Easting |
UTM Northing |
Elevation (feet) |
Verified |
| 559 |
Lorenzi Park |
36.1791 |
115.1853 |
663200 |
4005133 |
2,000 |
Yes |
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