Page 8 - summer 2018

8 Friends oF red rock canyon

s temperatures heat up, a There is one area you shouldn't miss.
A morning hike on a flat surface About in the middle of the preserve,
is an inviting change from hiking in there is a bridge that goes out to a view-
the mountains. The Henderson Bird ing platform to see wading birds. I have
Preserve fills the bill perfectly. The seen so many different species here.
Preserve is made up of many settling There are some benches so you can take
ponds for the city of Henderson's some photos or just rest. Across the
water treatment facility. Most of the road from the beginning of the bridge
trail is graded dirt and you can make walk, there is a manmade aerie for birds
your hike as long as you want. There that build nests higher up.
is a sign in sheet in the visitor center.
Be sure to sign out so they know their At another pond there is an island
visitors have departed. that draws a number of birds like heron
Volunteers dedicated to the preservation of Red Rock Canyon
Great Egret seeking the safety of the island. If you
The birds and animals you see have any questions about the birds you
vary with the season. While waterfowl are there in see, there are photos and books in the Visitor Center
the summer, spring and fall are the prime seasons to help you out along with volunteers who are will-
to see migrating birds stopping for water and a ing to answer questions. If you have a photo on your
rest. It's also a place to see rabbits, roadrunners, phone or digital camera, they'll look at it and identify
and other land animals. the bird.

Viewing Platform

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